What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, left with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.67g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Winged reverse (RIC II.1 757)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

74 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.67g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, left

Reverse

PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS

Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757 is a dupondius of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.67g, 27mm 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 757?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, left with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 757 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.67g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.