RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736 Vespasian obverse, Rudder on globe Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736 Vespasian reverse, Winged caduceus, upright Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
74 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.23g
Diameter
14mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP VESPASIAN AVG

Rudder on globe

Reverse

P M TR P P P COS V S C

Winged caduceus, upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736 is a quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.23g, 14mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736 is a Bronze Quadrans of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736?
The obverse depicts Rudder on globe with the inscription IMP VESPASIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus, upright with the inscription P M TR P P P COS V S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 736 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.23g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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