Description
Heading: Emperor Vespasian Denarius AD69-70
Denomination: Silver denarius
Period: Imperial Rome
Date: AD 69-70
Origin: Rome mint
Condition: Fine, irregular shape and striking split to edge, other small cracks too; despite these faults (typical of the type), a rare and sought after coin.
Obverse: Head of Vespasian, laureate, right, IMP CEASAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse: Judaea seated to right in attitude of mourning, at base of trophy, IVDAEA in exergue
Size and Weight: 18mm, 2.82g
References: RIC II Pt1 (2nd ed) Vespasian 2, Spink 2296
Features and Provenance: Vespasian was the founder of the Flavian dynasty and the last emperor to rule in the year of the four emperors. After the murder of Galba he was proclaimed emperor. He was a well liked leader which allowed him to undertake fiscal reform bringing stability, which had been unknown for many years. He initiated a rebuilding program that reinvigorated the capitol; this included the construction of Colosseum and the Temple of Peace. He is believed to have had a sense of humour and held little ill-will to even those that offended him and his executions were infrequent by the standards of the day. He died in 79 after a successful 10 years as emperor and his son Titus was his successor.
There are two versions of this coin, both celebrate the success of Vespasian and his son Titus in quelling the First Jewish Revolt.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear, all parts of legend etc present, visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present, but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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