© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Vespasian COS ITER FORT RED S C; Fortuna
70 year| Bronze | 10.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding prow and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER FORT RED S C
Translation:
Consul Iterum, Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the second time. Fortune that brings back. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
