What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNA AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

71 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

FORTVNA AVGVST

Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116 is an aureus of Vespasian (71 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.

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 1116?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (71 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1116?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNA AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.