Aureus - Vespasian FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year74
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#682, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.682
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESP AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna standing left on base, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA AVGVST
(Translation: Fortuna Augusti. Good fortune of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (74)  - -
Catalog ID1011007930
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