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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391. Denomination: Dupondius. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled high in front and knotted in back, with the legend IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA.

The reverse shows ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch, with the legend CERES AVGVST S C.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Titus, a member of the Flavian dynasty, was Roman emperor from AD 79 until his death on 13 September 81, having succeeded his father, Vespasian. Striking coins at the mint of Rome during his reign, Titus presided over an administration marked by efforts to relieve disasters including a major fire in Rome in AD 80.

This dupondius represents a denomination valued at two asses, equivalent to half of a sestertius or one-eighth of a denarius following the monetary arrangements of Augustus. At the height of the Roman Empire, a loaf of bread or a sextarius of wine cost approximately one dupondius. Produced under the authority of Titus, the obverse bears the portrait and title of Julia Titi, reading "IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA". The reverse features Ceres holding corn-ears and a torch, accompanied by the inscription "CERES AVGVST S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Dupondius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled high in front and knotted in back
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch
Obverse legend
IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA
Reverse legend
CERES AVGVST S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 391
Denomination and metal
Dupondius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA
Reverse legend to match
CERES AVGVST S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 392

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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