What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, plated.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

70 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.19g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

plated

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS ITER TR POT

Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109 is a denarius of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.19g, 18mm 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 1109?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1109 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, plated.