RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834 Vespasian obverse, Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834 Vespasian reverse, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
As
Date
75 AD-76 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.32g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS III

Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVGVST S C

Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834 is an as of Vespasian (75 AD-76 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.32g, 27mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 834?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834 is a Bronze As of Vespasian (75 AD-76 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834?
The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS III. The reverse depicts Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 834 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.32g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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