What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

Domitian Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.1 535)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

87 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P

Head of Domitian, radiate, right

Reverse

FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C

Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535 is a dupondius of Domitian (87 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.

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 535?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 535?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.