RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422 Titus obverse, Head of Titus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422 Titus reverse, Titus standing, holding spear and parazonium to left of palm-... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422
Ruler
Titus
Issued under
Vespasian
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
72 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
20.53g
Diameter
32mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

IVDAEA CAPTA S C

Titus standing, holding spear and parazonium to left of palm-tree, foot on helmet; Judea seated right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422 is a sestertius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Titus standing, holding spear and parazonium to left of palm-tree, foot on helmet; Judea seated right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 20.53g, 32mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422 is a Bronze Sestertius of Titus issued under Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II. The reverse depicts Titus standing, holding spear and parazonium to left of palm-tree, foot on helmet; Judea seated right with the inscription IVDAEA CAPTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 422 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.53g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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