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Aureus - Vespasian PON MAX TR P COS VI; Victory
75 year| Gold | 7.4 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left of cista mystica; snakes on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P COS VI
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.41–7.42 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (PON MAX TR P COS VI; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the imperial period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often shown holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (75) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Vespasian (PON MAX TR P COS VI; Victory) (75) coin.
