RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058 Vespasian reverse — Capricorn left; below, globe Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
79 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.48g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

TR POT X COS VIIII

Capricorn left; below, globe

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058 is a denarius of Vespasian (79 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn left; below, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.48g, 19mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 1058?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (79 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Capricorn left; below, globe with the inscription TR POT X COS VIIII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1058 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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