What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.11g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Titus reverse (RIC II.1 1364)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

69 AD-70 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.11g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

VESP AVG FIL CAESERES

Titus and Domitian, togate, standing right and left, both holding patera and roll

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364 is an aureus of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian, togate, standing right and left, both holding patera and roll. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.11g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (69 AD-70 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Titus and Domitian, togate, standing right and left, both holding patera and roll with the inscription VESP AVG FIL CAESERES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.11g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.