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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian COS VII
76 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heifer standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VII
Unabridged legend: Consul Septimum.
Translation: Consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.98–7.34 g;Diameter varies: 18.25–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (COS VII) (76) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Vespasian on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign from 69 to 79 AD and was used as a means of promoting the Roman Empire's military victories and the emperor's divine status. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (76) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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