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Aureus - Vespasian IMP XIIII
75 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 | 75 |
| 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#249688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting right, lashing his tail, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XIIII
Translation:
Imperator Quartum Decimum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 14th time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (IMP XIIII) (75) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Vespasian, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean.
