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Aureus - Domitian COS V
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Barbarian kneeling right, holding standard with vexillum attached.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V
Unabridged legend: Consul Quintum.
Translation: Consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.45–7.35 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (COS V) (77-78) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 1st century AD. The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch symbolized the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (77-78) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Domitian (COS V) (77-78) coin.
