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Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS Φ
70 year| Silver | 3.21 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, bare, right, facing head of Domitian, bare, left.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS Φ
Translation:
Liberi Imperatoris Augustus Vespasianus.
Children of the supreme commander (Imperator), emperor (Augustus) Vespasian.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare mintage of three emperors, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian, which was a unique occurrence in Roman coinage. The coin's inscription, "LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS Φ," translates to "Liberators of the Emperor, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian," highlighting their role in the Roman Empire's history.
