Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 482
Ruler
Titus
Issued under
Vespasian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
72 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
radiate

Obverse

T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II

Head of Titus, radiate, right

Reverse

FELICITAS PVBLICA S C

Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 482 is a dupondius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.

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 482?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 482 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 482.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 482?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: radiate.

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