RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507 Titus obverse, Head of Titus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507 Titus reverse, Hands clasped over caduceus and corn-ears Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507
Ruler
Titus
Issued under
Vespasian
Denomination
As
Date
72 AD-73 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
13.11g
Diameter
30mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

FELICITAS PVBLICA S C

Hands clasped over caduceus and corn-ears

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507 is an as of Titus, issued under Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hands clasped over caduceus and corn-ears. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.11g, 30mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 507?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507 is a Bronze As of Titus issued under Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II. The reverse depicts Hands clasped over caduceus and corn-ears with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 507 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.11g, diameter 30mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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