Titus Dupondius, Felicitas reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252 · 77 AD-78 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Head of Titus, laureate, right; globe at point of neck
Reverse
FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252 is a dupondius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.8g.
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 Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1252 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.8g, struck.
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