What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.7g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Winged reverse (RIC II.1 761)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

74 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.7g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAESAR IMP PONT

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR POT COS III CENSOR

Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 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 12.7g, 28mm 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 761?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP PONT. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription TR POT COS III CENSOR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 761 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.7g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.