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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 918

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 918. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Domitian, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS.

The reverse shows cornucopiae, with the legend COS IIII. The obverse shows head of Domitian, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS. The reverse shows cornucopiae, with the legend COS IIII.

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Historical context

Vespasian reigned as Roman emperor from 69 to 79, coming to power at the end of the Year of the Four Emperors and founding the Flavian dynasty. Declared emperor by the Senate in December 69, he focused on financial reform, political stability, and major construction projects throughout his ten-year rule before being succeeded by his eldest son, Titus.

This gold aureus was minted in Rome under Vespasian's imperial authority. The reverse design features cornucopiae paired with the legend COS IIII, marking Domitian's fourth consulship.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
Cornucopiae
Obverse legend
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Reverse legend
COS IIII

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 918
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Reverse legend to match
COS IIII
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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