Vespasian Denarius, Salus reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518 · 73 AD · Rome
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Obverse
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Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
T CAES IMP VESP CENS
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
SALVS AVG
Salus seated left, holding patera
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518 is a denarius of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding patera. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.79g, 19mm 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 518?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP CENS. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding patera with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 518 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.79g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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