What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVSTA S C. Portrait type: radiate.

Titus Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII

Head of Titus, radiate, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVSTA S C

Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191 is a dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch.

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) Titus 191?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 191?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVSTA S C. Portrait type: radiate.