RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832 Vespasian obverse, Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832 Vespasian reverse, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
75 AD-76 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
12.23g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS III

Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

FELICITAS PVBLICA S C

Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832 is a dupondius of Vespasian (75 AD-76 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.23g, 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 832?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (75 AD-76 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832?
The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS III. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 832 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.23g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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