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Aureus - Vespasian TR POT X COS VIIII
79 year| Gold | 7.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn left; below, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT X COS VIIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Nonum.
holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the ninth time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (TR POT X COS VIIII) (79) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Vespasian, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
