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Denarius - Vespasian IMPER
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-71 |
| 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#250285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian riding left, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPER
Translation:
Imperator.
Supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (IMPER) (69-71) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman Emperor Vespasian, who was known for his extensive building programs and military campaigns, including the siege of Jerusalem during the First Jewish-Roman War.
