What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP XIIII COS XIII CENSOR PERPETVVS P P. Portrait type: radiate.

Domitian Dupondius, Legend reverse (RIC II.1 537)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

87 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII

Head of Domitian, radiate, right

Reverse

IMP XIIII COS XIII CENSOR PERPETVVS P P

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537 is a dupondius of Domitian (87 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C.

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 537?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 537?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP XIIII COS XIII CENSOR PERPETVVS P P. Portrait type: radiate.