Aureus - Vespasian COS VII

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year76
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight6.8 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#842, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.842, BMC RE#178, Calicó#621
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionHeifer or bull standing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS VII
(Translation: Consul for the seventh time)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (76)  - -
Catalog ID2817555600
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