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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian AVG
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG
Unabridged legend: Augustus.
Translation: Emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.28–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (AVG) (69-70) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Libertas was the goddess of freedom and was often associated with the idea of liberty and the principles of the Roman Republic. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a nod to the idea of Vespasian's rule as a return to the traditional values of the Roman Republic, which had been seen as corrupted by the excesses of previous emperors.
