What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Vespasian Aureus, Roma reverse (RIC II.1 954)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.25g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

COS VI

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated right on two oval shields, feet set together, holding transverse spear in left hand, right hand on lap; to right and left, eagle flying; on ground right, miniature she-wolf and twins

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954 is an aureus of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated right on two oval shields, feet set together, holding transverse spear in left hand, right hand on lap; to right and left, eagle flying; on ground right, miniature she-wolf and twins. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.25g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954 is a Gold Aureus of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated right on two oval shields, feet set together, holding transverse spear in left hand, right hand on lap; to right and left, eagle flying; on ground right, miniature she-wolf and twins with the inscription COS VI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 954 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.