RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400 Vespasian reverse — Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
69 AD-70 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.34g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPAS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVG

Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400 is a denarius of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 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 1400?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400 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 1400.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPAS AVG. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1400 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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