What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.78g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.1 270)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.78g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III

Head of Vespasian, radiate, right

Reverse

FORTVNAE REDVCI S C

Fortuna standing left, holding branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270 is a dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.78g, 28mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 270 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.78g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.