What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.25g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

72 AD-73 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Pisidia

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.25g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

NEP RED

Neptune standing left, resting foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545 is an aureus of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.25g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, resting foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre with the inscription NEP RED. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1545 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.25g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.