RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90 Tiberius obverse — Head of Tiberius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90 Tiberius reverse — Caduceus upright between two cornucopiae crossed at the tips and two... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90
Ruler
Tiberius
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
19 AD-21 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Bronze
Weight
15.18g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVGVSTI F AVGVSTVS

Head of Tiberius, laureate, right

Reverse

PONT MAXIM COS III IMP VII TR POT XXII

Caduceus upright between two cornucopiae crossed at the tips and two crossed branches

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90 is a dupondius of Tiberius (19 AD-21 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Caduceus upright between two cornucopiae crossed at the tips and two crossed branches. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.18g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90?
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90 is a Bronze Dupondius of Tiberius (19 AD-21 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 90.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90?
The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVGVSTI F AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Caduceus upright between two cornucopiae crossed at the tips and two crossed branches with the inscription PONT MAXIM COS III IMP VII TR POT XXII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90?
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.18g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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