What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P P P COS IIII CENS. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.75g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Sestertius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 578)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.75g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P P P COS IIII CENS

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

S C

Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578 is a sestertius of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.75g, 33mm 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 578?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P P P COS IIII CENS. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 578 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.75g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.