Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 477
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
86 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P

Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis

Reverse

ANNONA AVG S C

Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 477 is a dupondius of Domitian (86 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right.

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 477?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 477 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (86 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 477.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 477?
The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right with the inscription ANNONA AVG S C. Portrait type: radiate.

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