What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

Vespasian Dupondius, Concordia reverse (RIC II.1 481)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

72 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II

Head of Titus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C

Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481 is a dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 481?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (72 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 481?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.