RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 964
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 964. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vespasian, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
The reverse shows annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands, with the legend ANNONA AVG.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 9
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
Vespasian ruled as Roman emperor from 69 to 79, coming to power as the final ruler during the Year of the Four Emperors. He established the Flavian dynasty, which governed the empire for twenty-seven years. Proclaimed emperor by legions in Egypt and Judaea in 69, he gained senatorial recognition in Rome and pursued financial reforms and political consolidation throughout his ten-year reign.
The obverse bears the emperor's portrait and names him with the legend "CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG". The reverse depicts Annona seated with an open sack of corn-ears, accompanied by the legend "ANNONA AVG".
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- Denarius
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Rome
- Authority
- Vespasian
Design
- Obverse
- Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
- Reverse
- Annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands
- Obverse legend
- CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
- Reverse legend
- ANNONA AVG
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 964
- Denomination and metal
- Denarius, Silver
- Obverse legend to match
- CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- ANNONA AVG
- 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
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.2_1(2).ves.964
Varieties
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 966
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
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.