What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 23)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

70 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS ITER TR POT

Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and aquila over left shoulder in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23 is a denarius of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and aquila over left shoulder in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.26g, 19mm 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.

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 23?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and aquila over left shoulder in left with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 23 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.