RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943 Vespasian obverse, Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943 Vespasian reverse, Pair of oxen under yoke, left Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
77 AD-78 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.08g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS VIII

Pair of oxen under yoke, left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943 is a denarius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pair of oxen under yoke, left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.08g, 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 943?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943 is a Silver Denarius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943?
The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pair of oxen under yoke, left with the inscription COS VIII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 943 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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