Durchmesser 26,5 mm
Gewicht 12,37 g
Jahr der Ausgabe 113
Metall Orichalcum
Münzstätte Rom
Seltenheitsgrad R4 - Einige bekannte Exemplare
Typen Dupondius
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The presented Dupondius of Trajan, featuring the depiction of Fortuna Redux and the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI in Dativus (dedicated to Fortuna, the goddess of a safe return from a distant, long, or dangerous journey), is one of the most important and satisfying acquisitions that Fortuna - assisted by Diana, the goddess of the hunt, has allowed me to obtain.
This coin is, first and foremost, rare; secondly, exceptionally beautiful; and thirdly, most importantly, it is provenance-documented and illustrated in Professor Bernhard Woytek’s catalog, Die Reichsprägung des Kaisers Traianus (98–117).
I have come across this illustrated coin in trade for the third time. The first instance was a Sestertius featuring Ops, which, although not described as illustrated and misattributed, I was fortunate enough to acquire for my collection, and it remains my greatest pride. The second (also undocumented) example slipped through my fingers, and I was convinced it would take a long time before I would find another "cataloged piece."
Yet now, I have just received and am describing this magnificent dupondius, which, in general, is quite rare (with only a dozen or so known specimens). However, in this particular bust variant (viewed from the back, wearing a paludamentum and breastplate), Professor Woytek records only one other example, and mine is illustrated as the representative specimen in his plates.
It is a great honor to have it in my collection, and it holds an additional special significance for me. Like my previous finds, it was not described as an illustrated (or even mentioned) catalog entry. I stumbled upon it during my routine deep dive into the internet, in a small numismatic boutique that, as it turned out, did not conduct international sales and could not ship it to me. When an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind piece is within reach, your heart races, and every moment without securing the transaction feels like an eternity. My patience was put to the ultimate test, but fortunately, after various adventures, the coin finally made its way into my hands—perhaps thanks to the favor of the aforementioned Fortuna Redux, the goddess of safe journeys.
However, this entire logistical operation would not have been possible without the help of one of my most loyal viewers, Koltu, on TikTok. Some time ago, he mentioned where he lived and kindly offered potential assistance in the future - an offer I found myself taking up sooner than I had imagined, for this highly important purchase. Once again, my deepest thanks to Koltu!
I also invite you all to my TikTok account, @lucaromano_numismatics, where I have long been showcasing coins from my collection, sharing their stories in videos and live streams, answering numerous questions about Roman coins, assisting in their identification and valuation, and passing on the knowledge I have accumulated.
I chose TikTok to avoid stepping on the toes of my esteemed colleague, Professor Bartosz Awianowicz, who has been publishing expert content on YouTube for a long time. I warmly greet him and highly recommend his work to you. Although the beginning was tough - let's be honest, TikTok is not the most accommodating platform for this type of content - I have managed to gather nearly 3,000 followers, with some videos reaching tens of thousands of views.
The journey of acquiring this remarkable dupondius proves that the time spent creating content and engaging with the numismatic community has paid off in an entirely unexpected way.
Enjoy!
Referenz : Woytek MIR 484f (cited and illustrated, 2 specimens), RIC 629, ex Aurea Numismatika (2007), ex Leu Numismatik (2024)