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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.: Statue of radiate male figure with spear and parazonium standing on rostral column; around, TR POT X COS VIIII.

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins