Vespasian Quadrans, Winged reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581 · 74 AD · B0
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAES AVG F
Head of Domitian, laureate, left
Reverse
DOMIT COS II
Winged caduceus upright
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581 is a quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the B0 mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.26g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581 is a Bronze Quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the B0 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, left with the inscription CAES AVG F. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription DOMIT COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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