What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.64g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

70 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.64g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS ITER TR POT

Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108 is an aureus of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.64g, 17mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1108 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.64g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.