What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46 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 46.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46?

The obverse depicts Bust of woman as Iustitia, draped, right, wearing stephane decorated with floral ornaments; her hair is fastened in a knot at the back with the inscription IVSTITIA. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII round S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.32g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Tiberius Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

22 AD-23 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.32g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVSTITIA

Bust of woman as Iustitia, draped, right, wearing stephane decorated with floral ornaments; her hair is fastened in a knot at the back

Reverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII round S C

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46 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 14.32g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46 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 46.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46?: The obverse depicts Bust of woman as Iustitia, draped, right, wearing stephane decorated with floral ornaments; her hair is fastened in a knot at the back with the inscription IVSTITIA. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII round S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.32g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.