© Museu de Prehistòria de València
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Denarius - Vespasian AVGVR TRI POT
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVR TRI POT
Translation:
Augustus Tribunicia Potestate.
Emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–3.39 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (AVGVR TRI POT) (72-73) 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 principles of Roman democracy and individual freedom.
