Aureus - Vespasian MARS VLTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year69-70
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1297, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1297
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR AVG VESPASIANVS
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Augustus Vespasianus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar, emperor (Augustus), Vespasian.)
Reverse descriptionMars advancing right, holding spear and trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69-70)  - -
Catalog ID5513404380
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