RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120 Vespasian reverse — Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied in f... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
71 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.86g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

IVDAEA DEVICTA

Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied in front

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Judea seated right under palm-tree, hands are tied in front. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.86g, 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 1120?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120?
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 in front with the inscription IVDAEA DEVICTA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1120 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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