© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
71 year| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, bare, right, facing head of Domitian, bare, left.
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: 2.93–3.32 g;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 unique design during that time period. This coin was minted during a time of political stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Flavian dynasty, which saw a series of capable and effective rulers. The coin's design reflects the emphasis on the imperial family and the power of the Roman state during this period.
