What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.28g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.28g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V

Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVST S C

Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.28g, 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) Vespasian 1044?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1044 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.28g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.