RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563 — Vespasian Denarius
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563 · 72 AD-73 AD · Antiocheia Pisidia
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Bust of Titus, laureate and draped, right
Reverse
Titus standing right in quadriga, holding branch and sceptre
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563 is a denarius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint. The reverse depicts Titus standing right in quadriga, holding branch and sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 17mm 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 1563?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563 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 1563.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Titus, laureate and draped, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT. The reverse depicts Titus standing right in quadriga, holding branch and sceptre. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1563 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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