What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213 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 213.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, left 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 213?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.08g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.08g

Diameter

29mm

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, left

Reverse

VESTA S C

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213 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 12.08g, 29mm 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 213?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213 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 213.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, left 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 213?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 213 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.08g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.