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Denarius - Vespasian TRI POT; Vesta

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 71
Value 1 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Silver
Weight 3 g
Diameter 17.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
248928
References RIC II.1# 46
Ian Carradice, Theodore Vern Buttrey, Jr.; 2007. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 2.1. Vespasian – Domitian (AD 69–96) (Second revised edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, OCRE# ric.2_1(2).ves.46
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M

Translation:
Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest.

Reverse

Vesta, draped, seated left, holding simpulum in extended right hand, left hand at side.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRI POT

Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate.
Holder of tribunician power.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 2.1–3.613 g;
Diameter varies: 15–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Vespasian (TRI POT; Vesta)
The Coin Cabinet
Ancients Auction 21
Lot 296
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2025 VF USD 107.12
(GBP 80.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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