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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706

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Record status

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Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, right, with the legend T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN.

The reverse shows winged caduceus, upright, with the legend PONTIF TR P COS III. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, right, with the legend T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN. The reverse shows winged caduceus, upright, with the legend PONTIF TR P COS III.

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Historical context

Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79, coming to power after the Year of the Four Emperors and founding the Flavian dynasty. His reign brought political stability and fiscal reforms following civil conflict. This silver issue was struck at the mint of Rome during his reign, under his imperial authority, while his eldest son Titus served as his successor.

Struck during Vespasian's rule, this coin features the laureate head of his son Titus on the obverse alongside the legend "T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN", while the reverse displays an upright winged caduceus accompanied by the inscription "PONTIF TR P COS III".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
Winged caduceus, upright
Obverse legend
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Reverse legend
PONTIF TR P COS III

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 706
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Reverse legend to match
PONTIF TR P COS III
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. 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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