What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448 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 448.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.32g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Dupondius, Victory reverse (RIC II.1 448)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.32g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER

Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above

Reverse

IMP T VESP AVG REST S C

Victory, draped, advancing left, carrying in right hand shield inscribed S P Q R

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448 is a dupondius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, carrying in right hand shield inscribed S P Q R. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.32g, 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 448?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448 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 448.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448?: The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, carrying in right hand shield inscribed S P Q R with the inscription IMP T VESP AVG REST S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 448 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.32g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.