Denarius - Vespasian IMP XIX

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year77-78
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
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#982, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.982
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
(Translation: Caesar Vespasianus, Augustus. Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSow left, with three (rarely two) piglets.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP XIX
(Translation: Imperator Undevicesimus. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 19th time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (77-78)  - -
Catalog ID4616005760
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