What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, plated.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

70 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.16g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

plated

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PACI AVGVSTAE

Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412 is a denarius of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.16g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription PACI AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1412 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, plated.