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Denarius - Vespasian PON MAX TR P COS V
74 year| 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 |
| Year | 74 |
| 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#249608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Vespasian, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in extended left.
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: 1.369–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 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 emperor's efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire during his reign (69-79 AD).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (74) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Vespasian (PON MAX TR P COS V) (74) coin.
