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Aureus - Vespasian and Titus T ELAVI VESPASIANVS CAESAR
| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: T ELAVI VESPASIANVS CAESAR
Translation:
Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Caesar.
Titus Flavius Vespasian, Caesar.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Vespasian and Titus, on the same coin. This was a unique occurrence in Roman coinage and reflects the unusual political circumstances of the time, with Vespasian and Titus ruling together as co-emperors for a brief period.
