RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045 — Vespasian Dupondius
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045 · 77 AD-78 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V
Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right
Reverse
FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.05g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045 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 1045.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1045 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.05g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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