Vespasian Denarius, Judaea reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1558 · 72 AD-73 AD · Antiocheia Pisidia
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning; behind palm, Vespasian, in military dress, standing right, right foot on helmet, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1558 is a denarius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint. The reverse depicts Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning; behind palm, Vespasian, in military dress, standing right, right foot on helmet, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.23g, 16mm 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 1558?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1558 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 1558.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1558?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. The reverse depicts Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning; behind palm, Vespasian, in military dress, standing right, right foot on helmet, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in left. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1558?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1558 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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