Titus Dupondius, Felicitas reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435 · 72 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
American Numismatic Society, accession 1920
Obverse
T CAES VESPASIAN IMP P TR P COS II
Head of Titus, radiate, right
Reverse
FELICITAS PVBLICA S C
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upright in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435 is a dupondius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upright in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.66g, 26mm 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 435?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus issued under Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAES VESPASIAN IMP P TR P COS II. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upright in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 435 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.66g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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