RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611 Titus obverse, Head of Titus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611 Titus reverse, Titus standing in quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611
Ruler
Titus
Issued under
Vespasian
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
73 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
27.87g
Diameter
35mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

S C

Titus standing in quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611 is a sestertius of Titus, issued under Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Titus standing in quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 27.87g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611 is a Bronze Sestertius of Titus issued under Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS. The reverse depicts Titus standing in quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 611 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 27.87g, diameter 35mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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