Summary

Silver denarius of the Emperor Vespasian struck in 75-79 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The obverse legend found on this coin was introduced in 75 AD with Vespasian's holding the consulship for the sixth time and was employed until the end of his reign.

Obverse Description

Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, [IMP C]AESAR VESPASIANVS AVG

Reverse Description

Jupiter standing facing left sacrificing over an altar from a patera held in his right hand, in his left hand he holds a long sceptre; around, IOVIS [CV]STOS

Edge Description

Plain

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