How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield with the inscription COS V PRINCEPS IVVENTVT S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.4g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian AE Medium — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

AE Medium

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.4g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS V PRINCEPS IVVENTVT S C

Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517 is an ae medium of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.4g, 25mm 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 Medium coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517 is a Bronze AE Medium of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield with the inscription COS V PRINCEPS IVVENTVT S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1517 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.4g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.