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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian COS VII
76 year| Silver | 2.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on garlanded altar, wings spread, head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VII
Translation:
Consul Septimum.
Consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.01–2.359 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (COS VII) (76) coin features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. The coin's reverse side depicts a triumphant Roman soldier holding a shield and a spear, with a defeated barbarian soldier kneeling at his feet. This design was meant to commemorate Vespasian's military victories, particularly his campaigns against the Jewish rebels in Judea. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Vespasian himself, wearing a laurel wreath and with the title "COS VII" (Consul for the seventh time) inscribed above his head. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and offers a fascinating glimpse into the military and political history of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
