What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand with the inscription S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.28g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Victory reverse (RIC II.1 1196)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

72 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.28g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII

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

Reverse

S C

Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196 is a dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.28g.

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 1196?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand with the inscription S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.28g, die axis 6 h, struck.