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Aureus - Vespasian TRIVMP AVG; Victory
71 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing right in quadriga, holding branch and sceptre, crowned by Victory with trumpeter, soldier, and captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRIVMP AVG
Translation:
Trivmpvs Augusti.
Triumph of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (TRIVMP AVG; Victory) (71) 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 reign of Vespasian (AD 69-79). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Vespasian himself, who was the fourth emperor of the Flavian dynasty and ruled the Roman Empire during a time of great turmoil and upheaval. Despite the challenges he faced, Vespasian was able to restore stability to the empire and implement a number of important reforms, including the creation of a new currency system that included the Aureus coin.
