What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

70 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.29g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVG

Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415 is an aureus of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.29g, 18mm 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 Ephesus Mint

Ephesus was a major mint in western Asia Minor, producing coinage from the Greek period through the early imperial era. It was particularly active under Augustus and the civil war periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1415 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.