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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian AETERNITAS; Aeternitas
76 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, veiled, wearing long tunic, standing left, in front of low garlanded altar, holding in her hands heads of Sun and Moon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS
Translation: Eternity.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.97–7.29 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (AETERNITAS; Aeternitas) (76) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, who represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on the idea of eternity and the belief that the empire would last forever. The coin's design also symbolizes the enduring nature of the Roman Empire's power and influence.
