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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian VESTA
73 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round tetrastyle temple on podium of four steps: between the two cental columns, statue of Vesta: to left and right of temple, stands a statue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 6.89–7.4 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (VESTA) (73) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Vesta, who was the patron of the Roman state and the hearth, on the reverse. This design was introduced by Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, and it became a standard design for Roman coins during his reign. The coin's design and the use of gold as the material reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during that time.
