What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and aquila with the inscription TRI POT II COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 39)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

TRI POT II COS III P P

Mars advancing right, holding spear and aquila

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and aquila.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 39?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 39?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and aquila with the inscription TRI POT II COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.