How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1263?

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 Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind with the inscription ROMA S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC II.1 1263)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1263

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR

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

Reverse

ROMA S C

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1263 is a dupondius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind.

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 1263?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1263 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 1263.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1263?: 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 Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind with the inscription ROMA S C. Portrait type: laureate.