What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71?

The obverse depicts Bust of Vespasian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III. The reverse depicts Hands clasped over aquila on prow with the inscription FIDES EXERCITVVM S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Sestertius, Hands reverse (RIC II.1 71)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

71 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III

Bust of Vespasian, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

FIDES EXERCITVVM S C

Hands clasped over aquila on prow

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71 is a sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hands clasped over aquila on prow.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71 is a Bronze Sestertius of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 71?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vespasian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III. The reverse depicts Hands clasped over aquila on prow with the inscription FIDES EXERCITVVM S C. Portrait type: laureate.