What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391 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 391.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled high in front and knotted in back with the inscription IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.41g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius, Ceres reverse (RIC II.1 391)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.41g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA

Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled high in front and knotted in back

Reverse

CERES AVGVST S C

Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.41g, 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 391?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391 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 391.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled high in front and knotted in back with the inscription IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.41g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.