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Denarius - Vespasian COS ITER TR POT; Pax
70 year| 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 |
| Year | 70 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Pax, draped. seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS ITER TR POT
Translation:
Consul Iterum, Tribunicia Potestate.
Consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.29–3.446 g;Diameter varies: 12–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (COS ITER TR POT; Pax) (70) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is significant because Vespasian's reign marked a period of relative stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire, following the tumultuous years of the Roman Civil War. The coin's design serves as a reflection of the emperor's efforts to promote peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (70) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Vespasian (COS ITER TR POT; Pax) (70) coin.
