What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25.

Vespasian Denarius, Neptune reverse (RIC II.1 25)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

70 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS ITER TR POT

Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25 is a denarius of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in left.

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 25?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 25?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in left with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.