What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.07g, diameter 34mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius, Titus reverse (RIC II.1 1186)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

72 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.07g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII

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

Reverse

T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIAN AVG F COS DESIG II S C

Titus and Domitian standing front, both holding spear and parazonium

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186 is a sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian standing front, both holding spear and parazonium. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.07g, 34mm 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 1186?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186?: 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 IIII. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian standing front, both holding spear and parazonium with the inscription T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIAN AVG F COS DESIG II S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1186 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.07g, diameter 34mm, die axis 7 h, struck.