Aureus - Vespasian CERES AVGVST; Ceres
| 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#249878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST
Translation:
Ceres Augusta.
Ceres, the venerable.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (CERES AVGVST; Ceres) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which is an unusual choice for a Roman coin, as Ceres was not a commonly depicted deity in Roman mythology. This suggests that Vespasian may have had a personal interest in agriculture and the goddess of fertility, or that he was trying to promote the importance of agriculture and fertility in Roman society.
