Titus Denarius, Eagle reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1481 · 76 AD · Ephesus · Issued under Vespasian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
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 Titus, issued under 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.
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 Titus issued under 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.
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