What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948 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 948.

Vespasian Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 948)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

COS VI

Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, standing left, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948 is a denarius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, standing left, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948 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 948.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 948?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, standing left, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left with the inscription COS VI. Portrait type: laureate.