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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasian

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasian.
000-180-001-526-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Vespasian

This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Vespasian in 72 or 73 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of the emperor Vespasian wearing a laurel wreath and looking to the right. The legend 'IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII' abbreviates the name of the emperor and some of his titles.

The civil wars of 68 and 69 AD had drained the treasury. Vespasian's foreign campaigns brought in some plunder, and he imposed new taxes to bring in more money. Despite spending a great deal on buildings, the economy was in a good state when he died in 79 AD.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-526-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.474
Date: 72 - 73 AD
Minted in 72 or 73 AD
Material: Silver; very slight wear. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; laureate head right / Rev. AVGVR (above); TRI POT (below); simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus
Dimensions: 17.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
What: Coin Type: RIC 42
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Vespasian
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Vespasian, Rome, AD 72 - 73
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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