What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56?

The obverse depicts Bust of Vespasian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian seated right and left with the inscription TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.59g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius, Titus reverse (RIC II.1 56)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.59g

Diameter

35mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P

Bust of Vespasian, laureate, right with aegis

Reverse

TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C

Titus and Domitian seated right and left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56 is a sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian seated right and left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.59g, 35mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 56?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vespasian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian seated right and left with the inscription TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 56 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.59g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.