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Denarius - Vespasian GENIVS P R, Genius
| Uitgever | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Jaar | 69-70 |
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| Waarde | 1 Denarius |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | Bare-shouldered, laureate bust of Vespasian facing right, rendered in high relief with finely detailed laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the nape. The emperor's features display a mature, realistic portrait characteristic of Flavian dynastic coinage, with pronounced cheekbones and a strong jawline. The encircling legend is positioned along the outer rim of the field in incuse Latin capitals. The portrait style reflects the veristic tradition of Roman imperial portraiture, emphasizing the ruler's authority and age. |
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| Oplage | ND (69-70) |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Struck in the chaotic opening months of Vespasian's reign, this denarius belongs to the coinage produced while the new Flavian dynasty was still consolidating power following the Year of the Four Emperors. The Genius Populi Romani type was a deliberate choice — invoking the protective spirit of the Roman people served a pointed political function for a general who had seized power by military force and needed to project civilian legitimacy fast. Vespasian was still in Egypt when much of this early coinage was authorized.