What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.94g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Dupondius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II.1 818)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

75 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.94g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS VI

Head of Vespasian, radiate, right

Reverse

FELICITAS PVBLICA S C

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818 is a dupondius of Vespasian (75 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.94g, 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 818?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818 is a Bronze Dupondius of Vespasian (75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS VI. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 818 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.94g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.