RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555 Vespasian obverse — Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555 Vespasian reverse — Neptune standing left, resting right foot on globe, hol... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
72 AD-73 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Pisidia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.36g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

NEP RED

Neptune standing left, resting right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555 is a denarius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 19mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre with the inscription NEP RED. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1555 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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