© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
| Silver | 3 g | 15.5 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian, togate, veiled, standing front, heads left, both holding patera in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
Unabridged legend: Liberi Imperatoris Augustus Vespasianus.
Translation: Children of the supreme commander (Imperator), emperor (Augustus) Vespasian.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.9–3.05 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Vespasian, on one side, and his two sons, Titus and Domitian, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the "Year of the Four Emperors," when the throne was briefly held by Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the emperors and the inscription "LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS," which translates to "Liberators of the Emperor Augustus." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the political and social upheaval of the time.
