Domitian Dupondius, Victory reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373 · 85 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P
Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis
Reverse
VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C
Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373 is a dupondius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.54g, 27mm 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 373?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P. The reverse depicts Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left with the inscription VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 373 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.54g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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