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Aureus - Vespasian COS ITER FORT RED; Fortuna
| Gold | 7.3 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 | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER FORT RED
Unabridged legend: Consul Iterum, Fortuna Redux.
Translation: Consul for the second time. Fortune that brings back.
Comment
The mint is not certain. It could be Antioch.
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and the Vespasian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD). The coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity, on one side, and the emperor's name and title on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment and was also seen as a symbol of wealth and power. It's interesting to note that the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and it weighed 7.3 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin.
