Vespasian Denarius, Libertas reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339 · 69 AD-70 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, left
Reverse
LIBERTAS PVBLICA
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and long vertical rod(vindicta) in left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339 is a denarius of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD). The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and long vertical rod(vindicta) in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.95g, 18mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, left with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and long vertical rod(vindicta) in left with the inscription LIBERTAS PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1339 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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