RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364 Vespasian obverse, Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1364 Vespasian reverse, Titus and Domitian, togate, standing right and left, bot... 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
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). 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.

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) 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.

You’ve attributed it. Now catalogue it

Record the attribution, weight, provenance, and photographs in your own NumisLens cabinet, a private catalogue built for ancient coins. Free for your first 50 coins.

Start your cabinet