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Aureus - Vespasian COS ITER TR POT; Pax
70 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 18 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped. seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER TR POT
Unabridged legend: Consul Iterum, Tribunicia Potestate.
Translation: Consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.99–7.3 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (COS ITER TR POT; Pax) (70) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is significant because Vespasian's reign marked a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire after a series of civil wars and conflicts, and the coinage of this era reflected this newfound peace. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency, highlighting the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (70) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Vespasian (COS ITER TR POT; Pax) (70) coin.
