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Aureus - Vespasian LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Vespasian, while the reverse side features the goddess Libertas, who is depicted holding a liberty torch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to symbolize Vespasian's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil war and political turmoil. Despite being minted over 2,000 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
