RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486 Vespasian obverse — Head of Titus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486 Vespasian reverse — Winged caduceus upright Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
76 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.09g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

T CAES IMP VESP CENS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

PON MAX TR P COS V

Winged caduceus upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486 is a denarius of Vespasian (76 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.09g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (76 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP CENS. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription PON MAX TR P COS V. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1486 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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