What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.78g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

22.78g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck

Reverse

IVDAEA CAPTA S C

Vespasian standing, holding spear and parazonium, left of palm-tree, resting foot on helmet; Judaea seated right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134 is a sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Vespasian standing, holding spear and parazonium, left of palm-tree, resting foot on helmet; Judaea seated right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.78g, 33mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 1134?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III. The reverse depicts Vespasian standing, holding spear and parazonium, left of palm-tree, resting foot on helmet; Judaea seated right with the inscription IVDAEA CAPTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1134 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.78g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.