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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 CAESAR] VESPASIANVS AVG. Rev.: Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt on garlanded altar, wings open, head l.; across field, [COS - VII].

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Early

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