Denarius - Vespasian FIDES PVBL

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#520, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.520
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII CEN
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Consul Quartum, Censor. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, consul for the fourth time, censor.)
Reverse descriptionClasped hands holding winged caduceus upright between poppy and corn-ear on either side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES PVBL
(Translation: Fides Publica. Loyalty of the public.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (73)  - -
Catalog ID9866910440
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