How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Mars wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.62g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Titus Sestertius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 499)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499

Ruler

Titus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

80 AD-81 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.62g

Diameter

35mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

S C

Mars wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499 is a sestertius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mars wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.62g, 35mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

All Titus coins Uncertain Value mint All Sestertius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499 is a Bronze Sestertius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Mars wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 499 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.62g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.