© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian COS ITER FORT RED; Fortuna
70 year| Gold | 6.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, dropping right hand to touch prow set on ground, left, and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER FORT RED
Translation:
Consul Iterum, Fortuna Redux.
Consul for the second time. Fortune that brings back.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–7.33 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (COS ITER FORT RED; Fortuna) (70) coin is that it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Vespasian. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD) and was considered a high-value coin during that time, made of gold and weighing 6.2 grams.
