How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR. The reverse depicts Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch with the inscription PAX AVG S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.85g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius (RIC II.1 1259)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.85g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR

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

Reverse

PAX AVG S C

Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.85g, 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 1259?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259 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 1259.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR. The reverse depicts Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch with the inscription PAX AVG S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1259 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.85g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.