What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539?

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 Oval shields crossed over crossed spears and trumpets, vexillum upright with the inscription S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.61g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius, Oval reverse (RIC II.1 539)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

87 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.61g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P

Head of Domitian, radiate, right

Reverse

S C

Oval shields crossed over crossed spears and trumpets, vexillum upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539 is a dupondius of Domitian (87 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Oval shields crossed over crossed spears and trumpets, vexillum upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.61g, 28mm 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 539?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539?: 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 Oval shields crossed over crossed spears and trumpets, vexillum upright with the inscription S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 539 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.61g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.