Domitian Dupondius, Virtus reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 754 · 92 AD-94 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI 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 754 is a dupondius of Domitian (92 AD-94 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 11.69g, 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 754?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 754 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 754.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 754?
- 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 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 754?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 754 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.69g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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