What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Neptune reverse (RIC II.1 365)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

72 AD-73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.29g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT

Head of Titus, bearded, laureate, right

Reverse

NEP RED

Neptune, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand and vertical sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365 is a dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Neptune, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.29g, 19mm 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 365?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, bearded, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT. The reverse depicts Neptune, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand and vertical sceptre in left with the inscription NEP RED. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 365 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.