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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1076

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1076. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, right, with the legend T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS.

The reverse shows captive kneeling right, hands tied behind back, in front of trophy, composed of helmet, cuirass, crossed spears, round shield and parazonium, with the legend TR POT VIII COS VII.

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Historical context

Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79 and the founder of the Flavian dynasty. After taking power following the civil conflict known as the Year of the Four Emperors, he established political stability across the empire. Vespasian was succeeded upon his death in 79 by his eldest son, Titus, marking the first time a Roman emperor was succeeded by his natural son.

This silver denarius was struck at the mint of Rome under the imperial authority of Vespasian. The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin from around 211 BC until the reign of Gordian III. The obverse bears the portrait of Titus with the legend "T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS". The reverse depicts a captive kneeling with hands bound behind their back before a trophy composed of a helmet, cuirass, crossed spears, a round shield, and a parazonium, accompanied by the inscription "TR POT VIII COS VII".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
Captive kneeling right, hands tied behind back, in front of trophy, composed of helmet, cuirass, crossed spears, round shield and parazonium
Obverse legend
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Reverse legend
TR POT VIII COS VII

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 1076
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Reverse legend to match
TR POT VIII COS VII
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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