What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212 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 212.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212?

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 Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.26g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.26g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII

Head of Titus, radiate, right

Reverse

VESTA S C

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212 is a dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.26g, 27mm 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) Titus 212?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212 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 212.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212?: 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 Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 212 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.26g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.