How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1208?

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 VIII. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre with the inscription SALVS AVGVSTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Sestertius, Salus reverse (RIC II.1 1208)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1208

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

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

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

Reverse

SALVS AVGVSTA S C

Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1208 is a sestertius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre.

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 1208?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1208 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1208.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1208?: 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 VIII. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre with the inscription SALVS AVGVSTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.