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.

Vespasian Quadrans — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1581

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

74 AD

Mint

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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.

All Vespasian coins B0 mint All Quadrans 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.