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Denarius - Vespasian TRI POT II COS III P P; Mars
71 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars advancing right, holding spear and aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRI POT II COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–3.09 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of military conquest and expansion for the Roman Empire.
