What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426 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 426.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426?

The obverse depicts Bust of Livia as Pietas, draped and veiled, right; wearing stephane with the inscription PIETAS. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.51g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius, Legend reverse (RIC II.1 426)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.51g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

PIETAS

Bust of Livia as Pietas, draped and veiled, right; wearing stephane

Reverse

IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426 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 13.51g, 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 426?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426 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 426.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426?: The obverse depicts Bust of Livia as Pietas, draped and veiled, right; wearing stephane with the inscription PIETAS. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 426 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.51g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.