Aureus - Vespasian COS V

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year76
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#843, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.843
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 descriptionHeifer or bull standing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS V
(Translation: Consul Quintum. Consul for the fifth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (76)  - -
Catalog ID9001193120
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