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Aureus - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory
| Gold | 7.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing front, head left, crowning trophy, left, and holding palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti.
Translation: Victory of the emperor.
Comment
Photo from plate 22 of the Bank Leu Auction 28 catalogue, Savoy Hotel, Baur en Ville, Zurich, 6 May 1981.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) 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 triumphs and the power of its rulers.
