Aureus - Vespasian VIC AVG, Victory

€248,929.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#47, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.47
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESP AVG P M
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest.)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIC AVG
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Victory of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID2136464430
Comments