RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063 — Vespasian Denarius
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063 · 79 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, left
Reverse
TR POT X COS VIIII
Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy in right hand and torch upright in left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063 is a denarius of Vespasian (79 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy in right hand and torch upright in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.06g, 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 1063?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (79 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, left with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy in right hand and torch upright in left with the inscription TR POT X COS VIIII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1063 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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