What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197.

Vespasian Dupondius, Securitas (RIC II.1 1197)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

72 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

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, right arm resting on back of chair, holding vertical sceptre in left hand; in front of her, lighted, garlanded altar, against which rests torch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197 is a dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand, right arm resting on back of chair, holding vertical sceptre in left hand; in front of her, lighted, garlanded altar, against which rests torch.

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 1197?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1197?: 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, right arm resting on back of chair, holding vertical sceptre in left hand; in front of her, lighted, garlanded altar, against which rests torch with the inscription SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.