What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Judaea seated right of trophy with the inscription IVDAEA. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

70 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.29g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

IVDAEA

Judaea seated right of trophy

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315 is an aureus of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Judaea seated right of trophy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.29g, 19mm 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 1315?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Judaea seated right of trophy with the inscription IVDAEA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1315 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.