What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166?

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 Altar with the inscription PROVIDENT S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian As, Altar reverse (RIC II.1 1166)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III

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

Reverse

PROVIDENT S C

Altar

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166 is an as of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10g, 28mm diameter.

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.

All Vespasian coins Lugdunum mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166?: 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 Altar with the inscription PROVIDENT S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1166 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.