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Denarius - Vespasian PONTIF MAXIM; Nemesis
73 year| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis advancing right, holding caduceus over snake. Legend anti-clockwide and outwardly from lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAXIM
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus.
High priest.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.86–3.29 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Vespasian (PONTIF MAXIM; Nemesis) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Nemesis, the goddess of retribution and vengeance, on the reverse side, was meant to symbolize the emperor's efforts to restore order and stability to the empire after a period of civil war and unrest. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the power of its imagery.
