What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540?

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 Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.02g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius, Virtus reverse (RIC II.1 540)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

87 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.02g

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

VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C

Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540 is a dupondius of Domitian (87 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.02g, 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 540?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540?: 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 Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 540 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.02g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.