Titus As, Spes reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283 · 77 AD-78 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
T CAES IMP PON TR P COS VI CENSOR
Head of Titus, laureate, left; globe at point of neck
Reverse
S C
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283 is an as of Titus, issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.86g, 29mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283 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 1283.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, left; globe at point of neck with the inscription T CAES IMP PON TR P COS VI CENSOR. The reverse depicts Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1283 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.86g, diameter 29mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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