What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699?

The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left on base, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNA AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.1 699)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

74 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.12g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

FORTVNA AVGVST

Fortuna standing left on base, holding rudder and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699 is an aureus of Vespasian (74 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left on base, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.12g, 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 699?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (74 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699?: The obverse depicts Head of Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna standing left on base, holding rudder and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNA AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 699 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.