RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264 Vespasian obverse, Head of Vespasian, radiate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264 Vespasian reverse, Concordia seated left, holding patera over altar and corn... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 264
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
71 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
13.61g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

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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