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Denarius - Vespasian AVG
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 74 |
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| Weight | 3.4 g |
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| Obverse description | Laureate bust of Titus as Caesar facing right, depicted with a draped shoulder, the head encircled by a wreath of laurel leaves rendered in fine relief. The portrait displays the characteristic physiognomy of the Flavian dynasty, with short curly hair visible beneath the laurel wreath and a strong, fleshy profile. The legend is distributed around the periphery of the flan, partially framed by a beaded border. The die work reflects the accomplished engraving style of the Rome mint under the Flavian emperors. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents the abbreviation AVG in large, bold capital letters at the centre of the field, flanked symmetrically by a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base with a ribbon, the whole composition contained within a beaded border. A small star or control mark appears below the inscription within the wreath. Above AVG, a small circular device or control mark is visible. The spare, typologically reduced design — foregoing a figural type in favour of a plain titular legend within a laurel wreath — is characteristic of a distinct issue struck at the Rome mint during AD 74, associated with RIC II.1 1459. |
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| Reverse lettering | AVG (Translation: Augustus. Emperor (Augustus).) |
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