© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Vespasian IMP XIX
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sow left, with three (rarely two) piglets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XIX
Translation:
Imperator Undevicesimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 19th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.7–3.38 g;Diameter varies: 17.8–19 mm;
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, and on the other side, it has an image of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, which lasted from 69 to 79 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during that time, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely available. The coin's weight of 3.1 grams was also typical for coins of that era.
