What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363 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 363.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Vespasian reverse (RIC II.1 363)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

72 AD-73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.17g

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

Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, resting foot on helmet, left of Palm tree; Judaea seated right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363 is an aureus of Vespasian (72 AD-73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, resting foot on helmet, left of Palm tree; Judaea seated right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.17g, 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 363?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363 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 363.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. The reverse depicts Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, resting foot on helmet, left of Palm tree; Judaea seated right. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 363 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.