Titus Dupondius, Roma reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 483 · 72 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II
Head of Titus, radiate, right
Reverse
ROMA VICTRIX S C
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 483 is a dupondius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.36g, 27mm 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 483?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 483 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 483.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 483?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear with the inscription ROMA VICTRIX S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 483?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 483 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.36g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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