RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 Vespasian reverse — Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied behi... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
71 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.43g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

IVDAEA

Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied behind her back

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied behind her back. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.43g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied behind her back with the inscription IVDAEA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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