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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian VESTA
73 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 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 | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle Temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 7.19–7.3 g;Diameter varies: 18.75–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (VESTA) (73) coin features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman goddess Vesta, who was the patron of the hearth and home. This design was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins and highlights the importance of Vesta in Roman culture.
