What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109.

Domitian Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

82 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M

Head of Domitian, radiate, left

Reverse

TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P S C

Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109 is a dupondius of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side.

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 II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 109?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, left with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side with the inscription TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.