Aureus - Domitian (73) front Aureus - Domitian (73) back
Aureus - Domitian (73) photo
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Aureus - Domitian

73 year
Gold 7.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
73
Value
1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#249444
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Aureus - Domitian (73) coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.