What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.72g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.72g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PACI AVGVSTAE

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

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath extended in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.72g, 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 1431?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath extended in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left with the inscription PACI AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1431 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.72g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.