RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035 — Vespasian As
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035 · 77 AD-78 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
T CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
VICTORIA AVGVST S C
Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035 is an as of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.54g, 26mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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 1035?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI. The reverse depicts Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1035 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.54g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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