How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.71g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius, Ceres (RIC II.1 Titus 308)

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Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308

Ruler

Domitian

Issued under

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.71g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVST S C

Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308 is a dupondius of Domitian, issued under Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.71g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian issued under Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 308 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.71g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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Domitian Dupondius, Ceres reverse

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