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Roman Silver Denarius 'Vespasian' (71 AD, RIC II.1-46)
€95,00
Material:
- Silver
Era:
- Ancient Roman
Rarity:
- Common
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Description
Roman Silver Denarius 'Vespasian' (71 AD, RIC II.1-46)
A very fine (vf) denarius struck under Vespasian at Rome in 71 AD.
Obverse
Legend: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M
Full Latin: IMPERATOR CAESAR VESP AVGVSTVS PIVS MARCVS
Translation: Emperor, Caesar, Augustus, Dutiful, Marcus
Description: Imperial portrait.
Reverse
Legend: TRI-POT
Full Latin: TRI-POT
Translation: -
Description: Vesta seated left, holding simpulum; TRI-POT across fields.
Historical context
Vespasian (69-79 CE), founder of the Flavian dynasty, restored Imperial finances after the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. His denarii frequently celebrate the Pax Augusta and the conquest of Judaea, propaganda for stability after civil war. The legend TRI POT marks his tribunician power, renewed annually and used by collectors to date individual issues.
Specifications
- Denomination: Denarius
- Mint: Rome
- Date struck: 71 AD
- Reference: RIC II.1-46
- Weight: 3.2 g
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Die axis:
- Condition: Very Fine (VF)
Wear it as a pendant
This coin can be paired with our handmade 925 silver chain with bail to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.
Provenance
From a long-standing private European collection, acquired prior to current trade regulations. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.
Care
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Authenticity
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Because historical scholarship evolves, we offer a lifelong authenticity guarantee: if two independent, accredited laboratories ever determine that an item is not genuine, we will refund you in full.
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