RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422 Titus obverse, Head of Galba, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422 Titus reverse, Legend surrounding large S C Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422
Ruler
Titus
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
80 AD-81 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.34g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P

Head of Galba, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITV|IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITVIT

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422 is a dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.34g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422 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 422.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422?
The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITV|IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII RESTITVIT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 422 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.34g, diameter 27mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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