Titus Aureus, Aeternitas reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856 · 76 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
AETERNITAS
Aeternitas, veiled, wearing long tunic, standing left, in front of low garlanded altar, holding in her hands heads of Sun and Moon
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856 is an aureus of Titus, issued under Vespasian (76 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, veiled, wearing long tunic, standing left, in front of low garlanded altar, holding in her hands heads of Sun and Moon. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.93g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856 is a Gold Aureus of Titus issued under Vespasian (76 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856?
- The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, veiled, wearing long tunic, standing left, in front of low garlanded altar, holding in her hands heads of Sun and Moon with the inscription AETERNITAS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 856 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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