Vespasian Denarius, Legend reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547 · 73 AD · Rome
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Obverse
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Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
S P Q R
Legend in wreath
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547 is a denarius of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.28g, 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 547?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. The reverse depicts Legend in wreath with the inscription S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 547 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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