What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 971?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 971 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 971.

Vespasian Aureus, Annona reverse (RIC II.1 971)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 971

Ruler

Vespasian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

77 AD-78 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

T CAESAR VESPASIANVS

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

ANNONA AVG

Annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 971 is an aureus of Vespasian (77 AD-78 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands.

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 971?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 971 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 971.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 971?: The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription T CAESAR VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands with the inscription ANNONA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.