What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, plated.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.64g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

plated

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVEN

Titus and Domitian, togate, seated left, side by side on curule chairs, each holding branch in right hand with left hand at sides

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian, togate, seated left, side by side on curule chairs, each holding branch in right hand with left hand at sides. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.64g, 19mm 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 1124?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian, togate, seated left, side by side on curule chairs, each holding branch in right hand with left hand at sides with the inscription TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVEN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1124 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, plated.