What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74 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 74.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.13g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Tiberius Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

22 AD-23 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.13g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER

Head of Augustus, radiate, left

Reverse

S C

Front view of domed hexastyle temple, surmounted by figure and flanked by calf on left and lamb on right; both on bases

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74 is a dupondius of Tiberius (22 AD-23 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Front view of domed hexastyle temple, surmounted by figure and flanked by calf on left and lamb on right; both on bases. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.13g, 30mm 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 74?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74 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 74.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, radiate, left with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse depicts Front view of domed hexastyle temple, surmounted by figure and flanked by calf on left and lamb on right; both on bases with the inscription S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 74 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.13g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.