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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasian

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minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasian
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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Vespasian in 77 or 78 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 CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG' around him identifies the emperor and abbreviates some of his titles. The edge has a small nick.

Silver coins of the early empire were struck to good weight and metal purity. Over time, however, the issues became lighter and the purity was debased. Perhaps there was not enough metal available to mint the vast numbers of coins needed to pay the army and to fund other special payments.

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