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
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd
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Date Issued
75-79 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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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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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.889 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.124 a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 26 Pages