© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian COS ITER TR POT; Neptune
70 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, naked, standing left, right foot on prow, right knee bent, holding dolphin on extended right hand and trident in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER TR POT
Unabridged legend: Consul Iterum, Tribunicia Potestate.
Translation: Consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.53–3.38 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of the Roman navy and the role it played in the expansion and maintenance of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and dominant force, with Neptune representing the empire's control over the seas and its ability to extend its reach beyond the Mediterranean region.
