What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961 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 961.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS. The reverse depicts Wolf and twins; boat in exergue with the inscription COS V. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius, Wolf reverse (RIC II.1 961)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.74g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS V

Wolf and twins; boat in exergue

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961 is a denarius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Wolf and twins; boat in exergue. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.74g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961 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 961.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS. The reverse depicts Wolf and twins; boat in exergue with the inscription COS V. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 961 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.