Ancient Rome - 69-79 CE Vespasian AV Aureus NGC Choice F
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Vespasian. 69-79 CE. AV Aureus (7.19g). Struck c. 78-79 CE. Graded NGC Choice F, 5/5, 3/5. Rome mint. The obverse presents the stern looking Vespasian, laureate head facing right. Surrounding: VESPASIANVS AVG CAESAR. The reverse has Annona Augusti sitting on a throne, holding ears of grain and ties for the grain. Surrounding: ANNONA AVG. She is a divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome. Annona Augusti was a figure of Imperial Roman propaganda, one that was manifested in iconography and cult practice. She was a godly embodiment of the emperor's ability to care for his citizenry by providing grain. References: BMC 293; Calico 590; Coh. 27; RIC2, 963.
Marble bust of Emperor Vespasian.
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| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Ancient Year Range | 1-100 AD |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | AV Aureus |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5 edge bumps |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
