What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus with the inscription AVGVR PON MAX. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius, Simpulum reverse (RIC II.1 42)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

AVGVR PON MAX

Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42 is a denarius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.41g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus with the inscription AVGVR PON MAX. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 42 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.