What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37?

The obverse depicts Bust of Vespasian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M T P P P COS II D III. The reverse depicts Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left with the inscription IMP AVG F COS DESIGN II CAESAR AVG F COS DESIG. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Dupondius, Head reverse (RIC II.1 37)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M T P P P COS II D III

Bust of Vespasian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right

Reverse

IMP AVG F COS DESIGN II CAESAR AVG F COS DESIG

Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37 is a dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left.

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 37?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 37?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vespasian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M T P P P COS II D III. The reverse depicts Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left with the inscription IMP AVG F COS DESIGN II CAESAR AVG F COS DESIG. Portrait type: laureate.