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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Vespasian IMP XIX
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Modius standing on three legs containing five ears of corn upright and two hanging over the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XIX
Translation:
Imperator Undevicesimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 19th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.45 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (IMP XIX) (77-78) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman emperor Vespasian on one side, while the other side depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This symbolism was meant to convey Vespasian's role as a victorious and divinely appointed leader, and it was a common motif in Roman coinage during his reign.
