Aureus - Vespasian COS TR POT

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year69-71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1383, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1383
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 descriptionVespasian, holding sceptre in left hand, with two Caesars, all standing in quadriga.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS TR POT
(Translation: Consul, Tribunicia Potestate. Consul, holder of tribunician power.)
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MintageND (69-71)  - -
Catalog ID7322942820
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