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Aureus of Vespasian, Rome

Aureus of Vespasian, Rome

r. 69-79 CE

Vespasian

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Vespasian r.; around, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Rev.: Aeternitas standing l. holding heads of Sun and Moon; to l., altar.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins