What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind with the inscription ROMA S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC II.1 279)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.13g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III

Head of Vespasian, radiate, right

Reverse

ROMA S C

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279 is a dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.13g, 27mm 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 279?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; shields behind with the inscription ROMA S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 279 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.