RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 — Vespasian AE Small
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1508 · 77 AD-78 AD · Ephesus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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