Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasian

This 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.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-522-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1932.475
Date:	76 Minted in 76 AD
Material:	Silver. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG; head of Vespasian, laureate, l. / Rev. Eagle standing on garlanded base, head l.; COS VII across field
Dimensions:	18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.5
What:	Coin Type: RIC 99 b Coin, denarius
Subject:	Ancient Coin Collection
Who:	Vespasian
Where:	Italy, Rome
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Vespasian, Rome, 76
References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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