What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15.

Vespasian Aureus, Head reverse (RIC II.1 15)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

70 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR

Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15 is an aureus of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left.

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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 15?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Head of Titus, bare, right facing head of Domitian, bare, left with the inscription CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR. Portrait type: laureate.