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Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR
70 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, bare, right, facing head of Domitian, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR
Translation:
Caesar Augusti Filius Consul Caesar Augusti Filius Praetor.
Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Consul. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), praetor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on one side, which was a unique design choice for Roman coins at the time. This coin was minted during a period of political stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Flavian dynasty, which saw the rule of these three emperors in succession. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the unity and continuity of the Roman state, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
