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Denarius - Vespasian VESPASIANVS; Sol
74 year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing left, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESPASIANVS
Translation:
Vespasianus.
Vespasian.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (VESPASIANVS; Sol) (74) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. Vespasian was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. One way he did this was by reforming the Roman currency, which had become devalued and unreliable. The Denarius - Vespasian (VESPASIANVS; Sol) (74) coin was part of this effort, and it features a portrait of Vespasian on one side and the god Sol on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.4 grams, making it a significant and valuable coin in its time.
