Trajan, 98-117. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 9.13 g, 5 h), Rome, for circulation in Syria, 20 February - 9 December 116. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM Radiate and draped bust of Trajan to right, seen from behind; countermark of laurel branch on a oval punch, on his neck. Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P Wreath containing large S C. BMC 1093-1094. Cohen 123. RIC 647. Woytek 937v. For countermark: Howgego 379. Dark brown patina. Minor metal flaw on reverse, otherwise, good very fine.