How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Herennius Etruscus, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus with the inscription PIETAS AVGG S C. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.19g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Dupondius — RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

250 AD-251 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.19g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C

Bust of Herennius Etruscus, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG S C

Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius) is a dupondius of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.19g, 24mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Herennius Etruscus, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus with the inscription PIETAS AVGG S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius)?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 167B (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.19g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.