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© Stacks Bowers
Aureus - Vespasian COS VIIII; Victory
79 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 | 79 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, being crowned by Victory standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VIIII
Translation:
Consul Nonum.
Consul for the ninth time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (COS VIIII; Victory) (79) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian (69-79 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the power of its rulers.
