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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
71 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250342 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of three Roman emperors, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian, on the obverse side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to showcase the ruling dynasty.
