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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian AVG
70 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG
Unabridged legend: Augustus.
Translation: Emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.08 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (AVG) (70) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side, which is a symbol of freedom and liberty. This is significant because Vespasian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The inclusion of Libertas on the coin may have been a way to emphasize Vespasian's commitment to preserving the Roman Republic and its values.
