As - Vespasian COS ITER FORT RED S C, Fortuna

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year70
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.71 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1323, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1323
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna standing left, holding prow and cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS ITER FORT RED S C
(Translation: Consul Iterum, Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the second time. Fortune that brings back. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (70)  - -
Catalog ID4442337670
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