What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (73 AD-75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Domitian reverse (RIC II.1 679)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

73 AD-75 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.21g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679 is an aureus of Vespasian (73 AD-75 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.21g, 21mm 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 679?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (73 AD-75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 679 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.