What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

70 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.21g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS ITER FORT RED

Fortuna, draped, standing left, dropping right hand to touch prow set on ground, left, and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105 is a denarius of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, dropping right hand to touch prow set on ground, left, and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 17mm 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, dropping right hand to touch prow set on ground, left, and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription COS ITER FORT RED. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1105 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.