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Denarius - Vespasian COS VII; Pegasus
76 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VII
Translation:
Consul Septimum.
Consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (COS VII; Pegasus) (76) coin features an image of a pegasus on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's military conquests and expansion. The pegasus was believed to represent the speed and mobility of the Roman army, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
