What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (86 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478?

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 Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and plate of fruit with the inscription FIDEI PVBLICAE S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.21g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius, Fides reverse (RIC II.1 478)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

86 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.21g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P

Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis

Reverse

FIDEI PVBLICAE S C

Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and plate of fruit

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478 is a dupondius of Domitian (86 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and plate of fruit. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.21g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (86 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478?: 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 Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and plate of fruit with the inscription FIDEI PVBLICAE S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 478 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.21g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.