RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015 Vespasian obverse — Rudder on globe Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015 Vespasian reverse — Winged caduceus upright Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
77 AD-78 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.01g
Die Axis
1 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP VESPASIAN AVG

Rudder on globe

Reverse

P M TR P P P COS VIII S C

Winged caduceus upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015 is a quadrans of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.01g.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 1015?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015 is a Bronze Quadrans of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015?
The obverse depicts Rudder on globe with the inscription IMP VESPASIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription P M TR P P P COS VIII S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1015 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.01g, die axis 1 h, struck.

Identify your own coins

Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.

Try Coin Identification