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Aureus - Vespasian IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt set on draped throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.35 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Vespasian wearing a radiate crown, which was a traditional Roman symbol of divinity, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which were common motifs in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
