What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Sestertius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 478)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

72 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

S C

Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478 is a sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy.

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 478?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 478?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.