What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESP AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright with the inscription PONTIF MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius, Winged reverse (RIC II.1 686)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

74 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.1g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESP AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAXIM

Winged caduceus, upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686 is a denarius of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.1g, 20mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 686?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESP AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright with the inscription PONTIF MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 686 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.