RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1155

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1155. Denomination: Dupondius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Lugdunum. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Dupondius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre in left; altar and torch to left
Obverse legend
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Reverse legend
SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.2_1(2).ves.1155

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