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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian COS V
74 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two laurel branches, upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V
Translation:
Consul Quintum.
Consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–3.16 g;Diameter varies: 17.84–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (COS V) (74) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman emperor Vespasian on one side, while the other side depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign from 69 to 79 AD and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the image of Vespasian as a powerful and victorious leader, and it is considered a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today.
