Denarius I O M CAPITOLINVS, Vesta and Jupiter

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year68-69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#127A, OCRE#ric.1(2).cw.127A
Obverse descriptionBust of Vesta, with stephane and veil, right; lighted torch in front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVESTA P R QVIRITIVM
(Translation: Vesta Pro Quiritum. Vesta for (supporting) the citizens.)
Reverse descriptionJupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left, in distyle temple with wreath in pediment.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringI O M CAPITOLINVS
(Translation: Iovi Optimo Maximo Capitolinus. Jupiter, the best and the greatest, on the Capitoline Hill.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (68-69)  - -
Catalog ID9575346860
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