What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (76 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

76 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.34g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAES IMP VESP CENS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

COS V

Eagle standing front on low round garlanded base, wings spread, head right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481 is a denarius of Vespasian (76 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing front on low round garlanded base, wings spread, head right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 21mm 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 1481?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (76 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP CENS. The reverse depicts Eagle standing front on low round garlanded base, wings spread, head right with the inscription COS V. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.