Vespasian Quadrans, Vexillum reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352 · 71 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES VES AVG
Palm-tree
Reverse
P M TR P P P COS III S C
Vexillum
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352 is a quadrans of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vexillum. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.14g, 16mm diameter.
About the Quadrans
The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.
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 352?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352 is a Bronze Quadrans of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352?
- The obverse depicts Palm-tree with the inscription IMP CAES VES AVG. The reverse depicts Vexillum with the inscription P M TR P P P COS III S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 352 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.14g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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