RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 — Vespasian Denarius
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1118 · 71 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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