Aureus - Vespasian Judaea

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72-73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions19 mm
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#363, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.363
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Consul Quartum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionVespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, resting foot on helmet, left of Palm tree; Judaea seated right.
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MintageND (72-73)  - -
Catalog ID5896170770
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