RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764 Vespasian obverse, Head of Domitian, laureate, left Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764 Vespasian reverse, Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
74 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.9g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTI F

Head of Domitian, laureate, left

Reverse

DOMITIANVS COS II

Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764 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 10.9g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, left with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTI F. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright between crossed cornucopiae with the inscription DOMITIANVS COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 764 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.9g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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