RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 702
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 702. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vespasian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
The reverse shows vespasian, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in extended left, with the legend PON MAX TR P COS V.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 15
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Vespasian reigned as Roman emperor from 69 to 79. Proclaimed emperor by his legions in July 69 during the Year of the Four Emperors, he established the Flavian dynasty after the Senate confirmed his position in December 69. His ten-year administration brought political stability, fiscal reforms to the Roman Empire, and extensive construction projects in Rome.
Struck at the Rome mint, this piece is a silver denarius, the standard Roman silver coin originally introduced during the Second Punic War. The coin carries the obverse legend "IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG" accompanying the laureate head of the emperor. The reverse depicts Vespasian seated in a toga upon a curule chair, holding a vertical sceptre and a branch, framed by the legend "PON MAX TR P COS V".
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- Denarius
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Rome
- Authority
- Vespasian
Design
- Obverse
- Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
- Reverse
- Vespasian, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in extended left
- Obverse legend
- IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
- Reverse legend
- PON MAX TR P COS V
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 702
- Denomination and metal
- Denarius, Silver
- Obverse legend to match
- IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- PON MAX TR P COS V
- Source note
- Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.2_1(2).ves.702
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
- Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.