Vespasian Dupondius, Victory reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1225 · 77 AD-78 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P
Head of Vespasian, laureate, 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 1225 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 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 10.68g, 27mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1225?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1225 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 1225.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1225?
- 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 Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1225?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1225 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.68g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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