What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP CEN. The reverse depicts Tetrastyle Temple with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Tetrastyle Temple (RIC II.1 557)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

73 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.4g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAES IMP VESP CEN

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

VESTA

Tetrastyle Temple

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557 is an aureus of Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Tetrastyle Temple. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.4g, 17mm 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 557?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAES IMP VESP CEN. The reverse depicts Tetrastyle Temple with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 557 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.