Denarius - Vespasian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas) (69-70) front Denarius - Vespasian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas) (69-70) back
Denarius - Vespasian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas) (69-70) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas

 
Silver 3.24 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.24 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250262
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and long vertical ro (vindicta) in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA

Translation:
Libertas Publica.
Public freedom.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Vespasian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas) coin from Rome, minted between 69-70 AD, features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This coin was issued during a time of great political and social change in the Roman Empire, with Vespasian being the fourth emperor to rule in a span of just ten years. Despite the turmoil, Vespasian's reign is remembered for the relative peace and stability he brought to the empire, making this coin a symbol of a pivotal moment in Roman history.