What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569 is a Bronze Quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the B7 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, left with the inscription IMP VESP AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription P M TR POT P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 16mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Quadrans — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

74 AD

Mint

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.29g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VESP AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, left

Reverse

P M TR POT P P

Winged caduceus upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569 is a quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the B7 mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.29g, 16mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

All Vespasian coins B7 mint All Quadrans coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569 is a Bronze Quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the B7 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, left with the inscription IMP VESP AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription P M TR POT P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1569 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 16mm, die axis 7 h, struck.