© Museu de Prehistòria de València
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Denarius - Vespasian COS VIII
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, star with eight rays.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VIII
Translation:
Consul Octavum.
Consul for the eighth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (COS VIII) (77-78) coin is that it 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 VIII" indicating his eighth consulship. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the Roman Empire's military and political history during the 1st century AD.
