Domitian AE Medium, Spes reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519 · 77 AD-78 AD · Ephesus · Issued under Vespasian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
COS V PRINCEPS IVVENTVT S C
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519 is an ae medium of Domitian, issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519 is a Bronze AE Medium of Domitian issued under Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F. The reverse depicts Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left 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 1519?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1519 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9g, diameter 29mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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