RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41 Vespasian obverse, Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41 Vespasian reverse, Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
71 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.31g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

TRI POT II COS III P P

Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.31g, 19mm diameter.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left with the inscription TRI POT II COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 41 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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