Domitian Dupondius, Domitian reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047 · 77 AD-78 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V
Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right
Reverse
PRINCIP IVENT S C
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047 is a dupondius of Domitian, issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.5g, 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 1047?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right with the inscription PRINCIP IVENT S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1047 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.5g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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