What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000.

Vespasian Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII

Head of Vespasian, radiate, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVSTA S C

Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears and poppy in lowered right hand and vertical sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears and poppy in lowered right hand and vertical sceptre in left.

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 II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1000?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII. The reverse depicts Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears and poppy in lowered right hand and vertical sceptre in left with the inscription CERES AVGVSTA S C. Portrait type: radiate.