What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (73 AD-74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and drape, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II. The reverse depicts Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.75g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Aequitas reverse (RIC II.1 657)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

73 AD-74 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.75g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II

Bust of Domitian, laureate and drape, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVGVST S C

Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657 is a dupondius of Vespasian (73 AD-74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.75g, 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 657?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (73 AD-74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and drape, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II. The reverse depicts Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.75g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.