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Aureus - Vespasian VESTA
73 year| Gold | 7.3 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle Temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.32 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (VESTA) (73) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 AD to 79 AD. Vespasian was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. One way he did this was by reforming the Roman currency, introducing new coins like the Aureus that were made of gold and had a standardized weight and purity. This helped to promote trade and commerce across the empire, and the Aureus became a widely used and highly valued coin throughout the Roman world.
