What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

74 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P

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 1456 is a denarius of Vespasian (74 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 3.26g, 19mm 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 1456?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P. 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 1456?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1456 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.