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Aureus - Vespasian COS III TR POT; Neptune
71 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III TR POT
Unabridged legend: Consul Tertium, Tribunicia Potestate.
Translation: Consul for the third time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (COS III TR POT; Neptune) (71) coin is that it features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Neptune in Roman mythology and the role he played in the empire's naval power and trade. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.3 grams make it a valuable and rare collector's item.
