Summary
Silver denarius of the Emperor Vespasian in 74 AD (probably a copy), Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Vespasian became Consul for the fifth time (COS V on this coin) in 74 and for the sixth in 75 AD. Consuls entered office on 1st January.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Vespasian seated facing right extending a branch in his left hand and holding an upright long sceptre in his right; around, [PONT] MAX TR P COS V
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd
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Date Issued
74 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.044 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
cf RIC.77 but coin doubted
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 23 Pages