Vespasian Denarius

Been trying to find a decent Vespasian Denaius for the last few months. So when I saw this one on an auction at a low, low bid I put in a bid. I didn't think I would get it at such a low bid come hammer time I didn't even go back to check. When I got an email that the auction successfully ended I was shocked.

Anyway just wanted to share my bargain basement find and that I finally found one, even if it is a little worn.

Vespasian, Denarius
IR, 18mm, 2.8g, 75 AD
IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN: Laureate hear right
PONTIF MAXIM: Vespasian seated right holding scepter and branch
RIC 545

Feel free to post yours.

 

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That's a good Vespasian and a really good image. Here are a couple of mine.

VESPASIAN
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right
REVERSE: PON MAX TR P COS VI, Pax seated left holding branch
Struck at Rome, 75AD
2.9g, 18mm
RIC 772

VESPASIAN
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right
REVERSE: TR POT X COS VIIII, radiate figure standing on rostral column, holding scepter
Struck at Rome, 79AD
2.9g, 18mm
Sear 2311. BMC 254. RIC 1065 (RIC [1962] 119)
ex Warren Esty

 

Nice a left facing reverse.

 

Congrats, nice coin. Here are a couple of mine.

 

I have two poor quality denari and a great sestertius.

 

VESPASIAN
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right
REVERSE: ANNONA AVG, Annona seated left holding bundle of corn ears in her lap
Struck at Rome, 77/8AD
3.1g, 18mm
RIC 964

VESPASIAN
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head right
REVERSE: PONTIF MAXIM, Vespasian seated right, holding branch and sceptre.
Struck at Rome, 74AD
3.4g, 19mm
RIC 685, S 2305, C 387

VESPASIAN
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right
REVERSE: AVGVR TRI POT, sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug & lituus
Struck at Rome, 72/3AD
2.6g, 18mm
RIC 356

VESPASIAN
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head right
REVERSE: E-X; SC on round shield set on column, upon which an urn sits, laurel branch to each side
Struck at Rome, 79-81AD
3.1g, 17mm
RIC 359 (Titus)

VESPASIAN
Æ Dupondius
OBVERSE: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS, radiate head left
REVERSE: FELICITAS PVBLICA S-C, Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus & cornucopiae
Struck at Rome, 74AD
10.2g, 28mm
RIC 716, (RIC [1962] 555), Cohen 152, BMC 698
Ex: J.Q. Adams

 

I'very tried and failed but not given up on one like Bings Pax reverse.

Ya know @Pishpash I'm not going to limit a thread to just denarius and definitely not bound to a condition. Share any of them you want.

 

OK, my favourite Vespasian


Vespasian (Augustus)
Coin: Bronze As
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III - Laureate head right.
AEQVITAS AVGVSTI - Around SC
Mint: Rome (AD 71)
Wt./Size/Axis: 10.60g / 27mm / -
References:

• RIC II 482, p. 73

Edit: It's an As, failing memory said it was a Sesterius - apologies!

 

Nice example! This is a fairly common reverse type from 73 AD which pays tribute to the 'Tribute Penny' reverse struck by Tiberius. Your coin is most likely RIC 546 (CENS), the most common legend variant of the type. But it would be hard to tell for certain since your reverse legend is worn at the crucial attribution spot. Only a die match with another specimen with full legends would determine it for sure. FWIW, it's very similar to my RIC 546.



Vespasian
AR Denarius, 3.50g
Rome mint, 73 AD
RIC 546 (C3), BMC 98, RSC 387
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM; Vespasian, togate, seated r., feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in r. hand and branch in l.

Regardless, it's nice to see you got one!

 

Good pick up Smojo, nothing wrong with a little honest wear adding to the character.

 

I just took a pic of one that I mentioned to David about a few weeks ago, like yours Smojo it has some wear, Vespasian Denarius 79 AD, 2.6gm, Sear 2308.

 

I have several coins of Vespasian, the best portrait is on this sestertius:

 

There are many very worn denarii of Vespasian since the silver content then was still good enough to make them soft but not so good that they got pulled out circulation before they had time to wear. That means those of us who can tolerate VG bargain basement coins can find them. Mine has the sons as a reverse.

 

I have a very worn provincial with both the boys on the reverse. But it is VERY worn.
VESPASIAN
AE3
OBVERSE: KAICAP OYECΠACIANOC TOMI, laureate head of Vespasian right
REVERSE: TITOC KAICAP ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP, confronted busts of Titus (left) and Domitian
Struck at Tomis, Moesia Inferior, 69-79AD
3.1g, 17mm
RPC II 402

 

Great portrait I can see why it's a favorite

 

I like it.

 

I'll chime in with another Pax seated denarius of Vespasian that has seen some honest wear.



Rome mint, AD 70
2.73 gm; 17.7 mm
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head, r.
Rev: COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated l., holding branch and caduceus.
Refs: RIC 10D; Sear 2285; BMCRE 26

 

Vespasian Denarius

I purchased a boxed set of Biblical period coins which includes a Vespasian Denarius. It's the one in the lower right corner of the box.

 

Congrats @Smojo !!! It's always a great feeling to snag a bargain coin!

Cool posts everyone!!!

I'll throw in one of my most recent purchases:


I'm a little surprised David hasn't responded yet LOL

 

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