What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP PON TR P COS II CENS. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.52g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Concordia reverse (RIC II.1 613)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.52g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAES IMP PON TR P COS II CENS

Head of Titus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C

Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613 is a dupondius of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.52g, 28mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 613?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, radiate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP PON TR P COS II CENS. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 613 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.52g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.