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Denarius - Vespasian GENIVM P R; Genius
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVM P R
Translation:
Genium Populi Romani.
Genius of the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.51 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of Rome as a bastion of liberty, which were core values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Vespasian.
![Denarius - Vespasian CONS[ENSVS] EXERCITVVM; Mars front](/storage/images/Denarius-Vespasian-CONSENSVS-EXERCITVVM-Mars_250269_1.webp)
![Denarius - Vespasian CONS[ENSVS] EXERCITVVM; Mars back](/storage/images/Denarius-Vespasian-CONSENSVS-EXERCITVVM-Mars_250269_2.webp)
