What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137?

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 Legend in four lines in oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.75g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.75g

Diameter

35mm

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

S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS

Legend in four lines in oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137 is a sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Legend in four lines in oak-wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.75g, 35mm 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 1137?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137?: 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 Legend in four lines in oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1137 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.75g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.