What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Fides standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae with the inscription FIDES PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian As, Fides reverse (RIC II.1 1164)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III

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

Reverse

FIDES PVBLICA S C

Fides standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164 is an as of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fides standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 1164?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1164?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Fides standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae with the inscription FIDES PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.