Denarius - Vespasian (COS VII) (76) front Denarius - Vespasian (COS VII) (76) back
Denarius - Vespasian (COS VII) (76) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian COS VII

76 year
Silver 2.9 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
76
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#249757
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Eagle with wings spread, standing front on low garlanded base, head left, holding thunderbolt in claws.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COS VII

Translation:
Consul Septimum.
Consul for the seventh time.

Comment

Mass varies: 1.78–3.35 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (COS VII) (76) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman emperor Vespasian on one side, while the other side depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military power and dominance.