What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.39g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Securitas (RIC II.1 1157)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.39g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII

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

Reverse

SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C

Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre in left; altar and torch to left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157 is a dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre in left; altar and torch to left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.39g, 29mm 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 1157?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre in left; altar and torch to left with the inscription SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1157 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.39g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.