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Aureus - Vespasian TR POT X COS VIIII; Victory
79 year| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, stepping left and setting round shield on trophy, below which sits a captive, in attitude of mourning.
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; Victory) (79) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was a powerful and invincible force.
