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Denarius - Vespasian VIRTVS AVGVST; Virtus
70 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus standing right, resting left foot on prow, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVST
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–3.51 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (VIRTVS AVGVST; Virtus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
