Ancient Roman Gold Aureus Coin of Emperor Vespasian - 71 AD
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Ancient Roman Gold Aureus Coin of Emperor Vespasian - 71 AD:
$1695.00
A hugely desirableand collectableancient Roman solid gold aureusminted underEmperorVespasian, (Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus). Struckin 72 ADat theRomemint.
The obverse with the bust of Vespasian, shown facing right and wearing laurel wreath. The legend reading:
IMP[erator] CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG[vstvs] TR[ibvnicia] P[otestas]
\"Emperor Caesar Vespasianus, Augustus, Tribune of the People\"
The reverse with the Roman personification of good fortune,Fortuna. She is shown standing, facing left, wearing loose drapery and cradlingcornucopia in her left hand while she rests her right on the prow of a ship.The legend reading:
COS III FORT[vna] RED[vx]
\"Three times Consul, Fortunes returned!\"
The aureus was the most valuable coin minted by the Roman Empire. Struck from virtually pure metal, as evidenced by their rich colour, these coins were asadmired and prizedin antiquity as today.
Diameter:17 mm.
Weight: 6.05 private collection.
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Ancient Roman Gold Aureus Coin of Emperor Vespasian - 71 AD:
$1695.00