RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasianminted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of VespasianThis silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Vespasian in 76 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts the head of Vespasian wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription 'IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG' around him identifies the emperor and abbreviates some of his titles. The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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