Bronze
AE Small
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521 — Vespasian AE Small
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521 · 77 AD-78 AD · Ephesus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
AE Small
Date
77 AD-78 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.79g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck
Obverse
CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
COS V PRINC IVVENT S C
Cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521 is an ae small of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.79g, 17mm 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 1521?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521 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 1521.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F. The reverse depicts Cornucopiae with the inscription COS V PRINC IVVENT S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1521 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.79g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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