Coin, Denarius, Roman Empire, 79-81 AD
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
79-81 AD
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Titus in the name of his father, Vespasian, in the period 79-81 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Vespasian died on 23 June 79 BC and was immediately deified. This issue, in memory of Vespasian, is often dated 80-81 AD as there is a gap in silver and gold coin production in the name of Titus for this period.
However there is no reason why production could not have begun in 79. Obverse: Laureate head of Vespasian facing right; around, DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS . Reverse: Round shield on a globe supported by two capricorns (wear on coin has removed the letters SC from the shield). Edge: Plain.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.122 g (Weight)
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Rome (Mint)
- Place recorded
- Ancient Roman Empire
- Denomination recorded
- Denarius
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Museums Victoria, Melbourne collection record for this single object (sentences kept verbatim apart from removed sale or rarity wording); how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Candidate id
- mv-64105
- Museum object name
- Coin - Denarius, Emperor Titus for Divus Vespasianus, Ancient Roman Empire, 79-81 AD
- Holding institution
- Museums Victoria, Melbourne
- Museum object number
- NU 22654
- Published references
- RIC.63
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
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- Mint or printer
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- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
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- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm the wider type, maker and dating against a specialist reference; this entry documents one recorded example.