What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497 is a Bronze AE Large of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.73g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian AE Large — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

AE Large

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.73g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVSTVS

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PONT MAX TR POT P P COS VIII CENS S C

Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497 is an ae large of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.73g, 29mm diameter.

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.

All Vespasian coins Ephesus mint All AE Large coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497 is a Bronze AE Large of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT P P COS VIII CENS S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1497 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.73g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.