RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 Vespasian reverse — Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
AE Small
Date
77 AD-78 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.69g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS S C

Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 is an ae small of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.69g, 19mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 is a Bronze AE Small of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae with the inscription PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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