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Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Vespasian

£95.00 Approx $119.8, €110.85

Code: 11704



This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of emperor Vespasian, minted at Rome in 74 AD 

Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG CENS, "Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), censor" laureate head right.

Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, "High priest" Vespasian seated right on curule chair, holding sceptre and branch

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Denarius

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 69 - 79 AD (This coin was minted at Rome in 74 AD)

SIZE: 19mm dia

WEIGHT: 3.26 grams

ATTRIBUTION: Sear 2305, Cohen 387, RIC II, 546.

PROVENANCE: Private collection. Bristol, United Kingdom