What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38 is a Bronze Dupondius of Tiberius (16 AD-22 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 38.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.6g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Tiberius Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

16 AD-22 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.6g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII

Head of Tiberius, laureate, left

Reverse

CLEMENTIAE S C

Small facing bust of Tiberius, laureate, draped, right, within laurel-wreath on round shield edged with raised circle of petals, which is within outer circle of palmettes and dots

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38 is a dupondius of Tiberius (16 AD-22 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Small facing bust of Tiberius, laureate, draped, right, within laurel-wreath on round shield edged with raised circle of petals, which is within outer circle of palmettes and dots. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.6g, 31mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38 is a Bronze Dupondius of Tiberius (16 AD-22 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 38.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, left with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. The reverse depicts Small facing bust of Tiberius, laureate, draped, right, within laurel-wreath on round shield edged with raised circle of petals, which is within outer circle of palmettes and dots with the inscription CLEMENTIAE S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.6g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.