RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538 Domitian obverse, Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538 Domitian reverse, Legend surrounding large S C Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
87 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
16.71g
Diameter
30mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII

Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis

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 538 is a dupondius of Domitian (87 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 16.71g, 30mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538?
The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, radiate, right with aegis 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 538 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.71g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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