What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

69 AD-70 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPAS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS

Titus and Domitian, togate, veiled, standing front, heads left, both holding patera in right hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395 is a denarius of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian, togate, veiled, standing front, heads left, both holding patera in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 17mm 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.

About the Ephesus Mint

Ephesus was a major mint in western Asia Minor, producing coinage from the Greek period through the early imperial era. It was particularly active under Augustus and the civil war periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPAS AVG. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian, togate, veiled, standing front, heads left, both holding patera in right hand with the inscription LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1395 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.