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
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#768, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.768
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 descriptionBull butting right, lashing his tail, left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS VI
(Translation: Consul Sextum. Consul for the sixth time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (75)  - -
Catalog ID7603511520
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