Denarius I O M CAPITOLINVS, Vesta and Jupiter

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 68-69
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.4 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#127A, OCRE#ric.1(2).cw.127A
Obverse description Bust of Vesta, with stephane and veil, right; lighted torch in front.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VESTA P R QVIRITIVM
(Translation: Vesta Pro Quiritum. Vesta for (supporting) the citizens.)
Reverse description Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left, in distyle temple with wreath in pediment.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering I O M CAPITOLINVS
(Translation: Iovi Optimo Maximo Capitolinus. Jupiter, the best and the greatest, on the Capitoline Hill.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (68-69) - -
Numisquare ID 9575346860
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