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Aureus - Vespasian COS ITER TR POT; Mars
70 year| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round waist, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and aquila over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER TR POT
Translation:
Consul Iterum, Tribunicia Potestate.
Consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.55–18.03 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (COS ITER TR POT; Mars) (70) coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the Empire period. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD and was known for his military campaigns and reforms. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
