RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43 Tiberius obverse — Bust of woman, draped, veiled and diademed, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43 Tiberius reverse — Legend surrounding large S C Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43
Ruler
Tiberius
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
22 AD-23 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
14.63g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

PIETAS

Bust of woman, draped, veiled and diademed, right

Reverse

DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43 is a dupondius of Tiberius (22 AD-23 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.63g, 27mm 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 43?
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43 is a Bronze Dupondius of Tiberius (22 AD-23 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 43.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43?
The obverse depicts Bust of woman, draped, veiled and diademed, right with the inscription PIETAS. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43?
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 43 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.63g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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