Aureus - Vespasian COS VI

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year75
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#769, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.769
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 descriptionCapricorn right on globe on rudder; cornucopiae above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS VI
(Translation: Consul Sextum. Consul for the sixth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (75)  - -
Catalog ID4936069690
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