RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 Vespasian reverse — Bust of woman, turreted and draped, right Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
69 AD-70 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.72g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPAS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PACI ORB TERR AVG

Bust of woman, turreted and draped, right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 is a denarius of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Bust of woman, turreted and draped, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.72g, 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 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 1397.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPAS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of woman, turreted and draped, right with the inscription PACI ORB TERR AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.72g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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