RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289 Domitian obverse, Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289 Domitian reverse, Fides standing left, holding plate of fruits in right hand ... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
85 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
13.26g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI

Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis

Reverse

FIDEI PVBLICAE S C

Fides standing left, holding plate of fruits in right hand and corn-ears in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289 is a dupondius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides standing left, holding plate of fruits in right hand and corn-ears in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.26g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289?
The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Fides standing left, holding plate of fruits in right hand and corn-ears in left with the inscription FIDEI PVBLICAE S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 289 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.26g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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