Denarius - Vespasian COS ITER TR POT; Neptune
70 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune standing left, resting foot on prow, holding dolphin and trident.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER TR POT
Unabridged legend: Consul Iterum, Tribunicia Potestate.
Translation: Consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Vespasian and Neptune is notable for its rare representation of the Roman god Neptune on a Roman coin. Neptune was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins, making this coin a unique and interesting artifact from the Roman Empire.
