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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, CAESAR VESPASIANVS [AV]G. Rev.: Ceres standing l., with corn ears and poppy and scepter; around, CERES AVGVST.

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins