What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC II.1 839)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

82 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

Head of Domitian, radiate, right

Reverse

ROMA S C

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in right hand and parazonium in left; shield behind

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839 is a dupondius of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in right hand and parazonium in left; shield behind. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13g, 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.

All Domitian coins Uncertain Value mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in right hand and parazonium in left; shield behind with the inscription ROMA S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 839 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.