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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 21

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 21. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vespasian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and long transverse rod(pertica) in left, with the legend COS ITER TR POT.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79 and founded the Flavian dynasty following the civil conflicts of the Year of the Four Emperors. Declared emperor by his legions in July 69 and confirmed by the Senate in December 69, he brought political stability to the empire. His ten-year reign saw financial reforms, imperial consolidation, and major construction projects in Rome.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver currency of the Roman Empire. The obverse presents the emperor's portrait with the inscription "IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG". The reverse depicts Aequitas holding scales and a transverse rod, accompanied by the legend "COS ITER TR POT".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and long transverse rod(pertica) in left
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
COS ITER TR POT

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 21
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
COS ITER TR POT
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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