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Aureus - Vespasian NEP RED; Concordia
| Gold | 7.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEP RED
Translation:
Neptuno Redux.
Neptune who brings back [the emperor in safety by sea].
Comment
Mass varies: 7.02–7.29 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (NEP RED; Concordia) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony within the Roman Empire.
