Aureus - Vespasian PONTIF TR POT; Felicitas
74 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#249593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing left on base, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR POT
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Vespasian is that it was minted during a time of economic reform and recovery for the Roman Empire. Vespasian, who ruled from 69-79 AD, implemented policies to stabilize the empire's economy, including debasing the currency to increase the amount of gold in circulation. This coin, made of gold, represents a tangible manifestation of those efforts and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Vespasian's economic reforms.
