What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (76 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

76 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.39g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PRINCEPS IVVENTVT

Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479 is a denarius of Vespasian (76 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.39g, 20mm 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 1479?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (76 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left with the inscription PRINCEPS IVVENTVT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1479 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.