Titus As, Rectangular (RIC II.1 Vespasian 1272)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1272

Ruler

Titus

Issued under

Vespasian

Denomination

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

PROVIDENT S C

Rectangular altar, on which are palmettes and volutes, right and left of raised slab in center; in front, door with four panels; panels decorated with figures

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1272 is an as of Titus, issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar, on which are palmettes and volutes, right and left of raised slab in center; in front, door with four panels; panels decorated with figures.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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.

All Vespasian coins Lugdunum mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1272?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1272 is a Bronze As of Titus issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1272.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1272?: 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 Rectangular altar, on which are palmettes and volutes, right and left of raised slab in center; in front, door with four panels; panels decorated with figures with the inscription PROVIDENT S C. Portrait type: laureate.

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Titus As, Rectangular reverse