Denarius - Vespasian IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year76
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#849, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.849
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, bearded, naked, standing facing, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over low garlanded altar and holding long vertical sceptre in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVIS CVSTOS
(Translation: Iovis Custos. To Jupiter, the guardian.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (76)  - -
Catalog ID2368350080
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