What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974 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 974.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre with the inscription CERES AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Denarius, Ceres reverse (RIC II.1 974)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAESAR VESPASIANVS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVST

Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974 is a denarius of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 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 974?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974 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 974.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre with the inscription CERES AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 974 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.