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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Vespasian DE JVDAEIS
71 year| Gold | 7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DE JVDAEIS
Translation:
Devictus Judaeis.
Conquered the Judeans.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (DE JVDAEIS) (71) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and the reign of Vespasian, who was known for his military campaigns and conquests. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
