What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017 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 1017.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017?

The obverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription IMP VESP AVG COS VIII. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath with the inscription S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.37g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Quadrans — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.37g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VESP AVG COS VIII

Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae

Reverse

S C

Legend in laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017 is a quadrans of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.37g, 16mm diameter.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017 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 1017.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017?: The obverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription IMP VESP AVG COS VIII. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath with the inscription S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1017 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.37g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.