Vespasian Dupondius, Concordia reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264 · 71 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Head of Vespasian, radiate, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA AVG S C
Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264 is a dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.61g, 26mm diameter.
About the Dupondius
The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.61g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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