What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.72g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius, Judaea reverse (RIC II.1 159)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

22.72g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

IVDAEA CAPTA S C

Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning: behind palm-tree; captive standing right with hands tied behind his back: to left of Captive, two round and one oval shields, helmet, and two spears

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159 is a sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning: behind palm-tree; captive standing right with hands tied behind his back: to left of Captive, two round and one oval shields, helmet, and two spears. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.72g, 34mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III. The reverse depicts Judaea, veiled, draped, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning: behind palm-tree; captive standing right with hands tied behind his back: to left of Captive, two round and one oval shields, helmet, and two spears with the inscription IVDAEA CAPTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 159 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.72g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.