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Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS
71 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 16 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 show the succession of rulers. This coin, in particular, was minted during the reign of Vespasian (69-79 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and economic decline. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Liberty standing between two pillars, holding a liberty torch and a shield, symbolizing the idea of freedom and the protection of the Roman state.
