What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus (RIC II.1 512)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.23g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus over tripod and branch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512 is an aureus of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus over tripod and branch. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.23g, 20mm 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 512?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. The reverse depicts Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus over tripod and branch with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 512 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.