RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 — Vespasian Denarius
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1397 · 69 AD-70 AD · Ephesus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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