What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.45g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.1 1215)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.45g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P

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

Reverse

FORTVNAE REDVCI S C

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.45g, 29mm diameter.

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 1215?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.45g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.