What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.13g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII

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

Reverse

FORTVNAE REDVCI S C

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding branch and rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140 is a dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding branch and rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.13g, 27mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 1140?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding branch and rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1140 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.