© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR
70 year| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, bare, right, facing head of Domitian, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR
Translation:
Caesar Augusti Filius Consul Caesar Augusti Filius Praetor.
Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Consul. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), praetor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on its obverse side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire's "Year of the Three Emperors" (70 AD). This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil, as the Roman Empire was transitioning from the rule of Vespasian to Titus, and then to Domitian. Despite the political instability, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
