Aureus - Vespasian IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253816 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The reign of Vespasian (69-79 AD) saw a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the Roman economy, including the introduction of a new currency system and the debasement of the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Aureus coin fluctuated significantly during this period.
