Vespasian Denarius, Securitas reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774 · 75 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Securitas, bare to waist, seated left, feet on stool, resting head on raised arm
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774 is a denarius of Vespasian (75 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, bare to waist, seated left, feet on stool, resting head on raised arm. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.63g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 774?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774?
- The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, bare to waist, seated left, feet on stool, resting head on raised arm with the inscription PON MAX TR P COS VI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 774 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.63g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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