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Aureus - Vespasian HISPANIA; Hispania
| Gold | 7.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania standing left, holding corn-ears, spears and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (HISPANIA; Hispania) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment and was valued at 25 silver denarii. Interestingly, the coin was minted in the Roman province of Hispania (present-day Spain), which was known for its rich gold deposits. The coin's gold content was 7.17 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. The coin's mintage was likely limited, and its survival rate is relatively low, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
