What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374?

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 Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

Domitian Dupondius, Virtus reverse (RIC II.1 374)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P

Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis

Reverse

VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C

Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374 is a dupondius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.

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 374?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 374?: 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 Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.