A Peaceful Aureus (obverse)

unknown1st Century

Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

A Roman aureus from Emperor Vespasian's reign. Vespasian is best known for initiating the building of Colosseum in Rome. The coin shows the Emperor's image in profile surrounded with the text IMP CAESAR VESPASIANUS AUG.

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Title: A Peaceful Aureus (obverse)
Creator: unknown
Date Created: 1st Century
Location Created: Rome, Italy
Physical Dimensions: diam. 2 cm
Type: Coin
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
Depicted Person: Emperor Vespasianus

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