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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian TR POT X COS VIIII
79 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 | 79 |
| 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#249981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiate figure, standing front on a rostral column, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in left.
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: 3.27–3.6 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, and the image of Pax symbolizes the peace and stability that he brought to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest.
