Aureus - Vespasian (LIBERTAS AVGVSTA; Libertas) (69-70) front Aureus - Vespasian (LIBERTAS AVGVSTA; Libertas) (69-70) back
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Aureus - Vespasian LIBERTAS AVGVSTA; Libertas

 
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Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250440
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Libertas standing left, holding scales and rod.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA

Translation:
Libertas Augusta.
The venerable freedom.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Aureus - Vespasian (LIBERTAS AVGVSTA; Libertas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, which is interesting because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD).