© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
| Silver | 2.5 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, bare, right, facing head of Domitian, bare, left. Legend starts low left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
Unabridged legend: Liberi Imperatoris Augustus Vespasianus.
Translation: Children of the supreme commande, emperor Vespasian.
Comment
The difference between RIC 1401, 1402 and 1403 is the starting point of the reverse legend and the placement of Φ. RIC 1401 has the legend starting at the low left, while RIV 1402 and 1403 start at the low right. RIC 1402 then has Φ in the right field and RIC 1403 has Φ in the left field.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Vespasian, along with his two sons, Titus and Domitian, on the same coin. This was a unique design choice at the time and signifies the importance of family and succession in Roman imperial politics.
