Tiberius Dupondius, Caduceus reverse
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 90 · 19 AD-21 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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). 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) 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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