What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781?

The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. The reverse depicts Capricorn right on globe on rudder; cornucopiae above with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.

Vespasian Aureus, Capricorn reverse (RIC II.1 781)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

75 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

COS IIII

Capricorn right on globe on rudder; cornucopiae above

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781 is an aureus of Vespasian (75 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn right on globe on rudder; cornucopiae above.

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 781?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (75 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 781?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. The reverse depicts Capricorn right on globe on rudder; cornucopiae above with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.