RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753 Domitian obverse, Head of Domitian, radiate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753 Domitian reverse, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
92 AD-94 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
17.42g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
50 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI 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 753 is a dupondius of Domitian (92 AD-94 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 17.42g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (92 AD-94 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 753 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.42g, diameter 28mm, die axis 50 h, struck.

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