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Denarius - Vespasian PON MAX TR P COS V
74 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus, upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P COS V
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quintum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.86–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (PON MAX TR P COS V) (74) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman Emperor Vespasian on one side, while the other side depicts the goddess Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter. This symbolism represents the peaceful reign of Vespasian, who ruled Rome from 69 to 79 AD and was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war.
