Denarius - Vespasian (TR POT X COS VIIII) (79) front Denarius - Vespasian (TR POT X COS VIIII) (79) back
Denarius - Vespasian (TR POT X COS VIIII) (79) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian TR POT X COS VIIII

79 year
Silver 3.1 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
79
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#249975
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Capricorn left; below, globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TR POT X COS VIIII

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Nonum.
holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the ninth time.

Comment

Mass varies: 3.03–3.16 g;
Diameter varies: 18.35–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (TR POT X COS VIIII) (79) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman Emperor Vespasian on one side, while the other side depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power.