What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright with the inscription PONTIF TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Denarius, Winged reverse (RIC II.1 706)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

74 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF TR P COS III

Winged caduceus, upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706 is a denarius of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright.

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 706?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright with the inscription PONTIF TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.