What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373 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 373.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.53g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius, Ceres reverse (RIC II.1 373)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.53g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS

Head of Divus Vespasian, radiate, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVST S C

Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in extended right hand and long vertical sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373 is a dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in extended right hand and long vertical sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.53g, 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 373?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373 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 373.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373?: The obverse depicts Head of Divus Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in extended right hand and long vertical sceptre in left with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 373 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.53g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.