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Denarius of Vespasian, Rome

Denarius of Vespasian, Rome

r. 69-79 CE

Vespasian

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Vespasian r.; around, IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Rev.: Priestly implements (simpulum r., aspergillum l., jug l., and lituus l.); above, AVGVR; below, TR POT.

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins