What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47 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 47.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47?

The obverse depicts Bust of woman as Salus Augusta, draped, right; head bare with hair waved and fastened in a knot at the back with the inscription SALVS AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.8g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tiberius Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

22 AD-23 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.8g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALVS AVGVSTA

Bust of woman as Salus Augusta, draped, right; head bare with hair waved and fastened in a knot at the back

Reverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47 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 14.8g, 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 47?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47 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 47.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47?: The obverse depicts Bust of woman as Salus Augusta, draped, right; head bare with hair waved and fastened in a knot at the back with the inscription SALVS AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 47 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.8g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.