Titus Dupondius, Winged reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 · 74 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
T CAESAR IMP PONT
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
TR POT COS III CENSOR
Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 is a dupondius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.7g, 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 761?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 is a Bronze Dupondius of Titus issued under Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP PONT. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription TR POT COS III CENSOR. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.7g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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