What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVG VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription MARS VLTOR. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

69 AD-70 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.28g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR AVG VESPASIANVS

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

MARS VLTOR

Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297 is an aureus of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.28g, 20mm 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 Tarraco Mint

Tarraco (modern Tarragona, Spain) was a provincial mint in Roman Hispania, active primarily under Augustus. It produced distinctive portrait denarii and bronze denominations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVG VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription MARS VLTOR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1297 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.