Vespasian Denarius, Salus reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513 · 73 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
SALVS AVG
Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513 is a denarius of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.96g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 513 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.96g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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