What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V. 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 1290?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.72g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian As, Spes reverse (RIC II.1 1290)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.72g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V

Head of Domitian, laureate, right; 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 1290 is an as of 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 8.72g, 28mm 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.

All Vespasian coins Lugdunum mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V. 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 1290?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1290 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.72g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.