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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 963

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 963. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vespasian, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows 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 legend ANNONA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Valued at twenty-five silver denarii, it formed a key part of the standardised imperial monetary system. The obverse bears the portrait of the emperor with the legend "CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG", while the reverse carries the inscription "ANNONA AVG" and depicts Annona seated on a throne, holding open a sack of corn-ears.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
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
Obverse legend
CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
ANNONA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 963
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
ANNONA AVG
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 965

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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