What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24.

Vespasian Aureus, Neptune reverse (RIC II.1 24)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24

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

COS ITER TR POT

Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24 is an aureus of Vespasian (70 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in 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 24?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (70 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 24?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in left with the inscription COS ITER TR POT. Portrait type: laureate.