RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39 — Tiberius Dupondius
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39 · 16 AD-22 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII
Head of Tiberius, laureate, left
Reverse
MODERATIONI S C
Small facing bust of Tiberius, bare-headed, within circle of petals, which is within foliate and dotted outer circle
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39 is a dupondius of Tiberius (16 AD-22 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Small facing bust of Tiberius, bare-headed, within circle of petals, which is within foliate and dotted outer circle. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.63g, 29mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39 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 39.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39?
- 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, bare-headed, within circle of petals, which is within foliate and dotted outer circle with the inscription MODERATIONI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.63g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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