Aureus - Vespasian NEP RED, Neptune

€248,926.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#44, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.44, Calicó#653
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESP AVG P M
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest)
Reverse descriptionNeptune, naked, standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEP RED
(Translation: Neptune who brings back [the emperor in safety by sea])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID9433220020
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