Ephesus Aureus - Vespasian, 72 – 73
Information
Country
Ephesus
Ephesus
Currency
Reform of Augustus Denarius
(27)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Aureus - Vespasian
Year
72 – 73
Ruler
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus)
(69–79)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.3
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Aureus - Vespasian from Ephesus. Issued from 72 to 73. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 7.3 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Emperor Vespasian facing right. (Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation.)
- Reverse
- Ceres, draped, seated left in decorated chair with high back, holding two corn-ears and poppy in right hand and cornucopia in left. (World peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (72-73) | — |
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