What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.67g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius (RIC II.1 378)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

72 AD-73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.67g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PAX AVGVSTI S C

Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378 is a sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.67g, 31mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 378?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 378 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.67g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.