What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC II.1 361)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

72 AD-73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.12g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

VIC AVG

Victory, draped, wings pointed upwards, standing right on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361 is an aureus of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, wings pointed upwards, standing right on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.12g, 19mm 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 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 361?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, wings pointed upwards, standing right on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left with the inscription VIC AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 361 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.