Aureus - Titus COS VI; Mars
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, standing left, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VI
Translation:
Consul Sextum.
Consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time. In fact, the value of the Aureus coin was equivalent to 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount of money back then. The coin was also used as a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often given as a gift to important individuals or used to pay for luxury goods.
