Aureus - Vespasian EX

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year80-81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight6.9 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#358, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.358
Obverse descriptionHead of Divus Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
(Translation: Divus Augustus Vespasianus. The divine emperor (Augustus) Vespasian.)
Reverse descriptionRound shield, inscribed S C, set on low column, on which stands urn, laurels left and right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEX
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID7443697270
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