Description: eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver DenariusEmperor Vespasian (r. 69-79 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Head of Vespasian, laureate, right Reverse: COS ITER FORT RED, Fortuna, draped, standing left, setting right hand on prow and holding cornucopiae in left Date: 70 A.D. RIC II, Part 1 Vespasian 19 Size: 19mm diameter, 2.91g weight Composition: SilverIn 68 AD, the Julio-Claudian imperial dynasty founded by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, collapsed after the suicide of Emperor Nero. Nero had been forced to flee the capital after the Praetorian Guard threw their support to the usurper Galba (governor of Spain). His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war, with four different men vying for the Empire. The usurper Galba was murdered by the supporters of Otho (a rich noble who paid off the Praetorian Guard), who was defeated by Vitellius (governor of Germany), who was defeated by Vespasian (commander in Judaea). Vespasian’s decade-long reign was recounted positively by most ancient writers, though it’s possible his generous patronage of writers and academics helped gild his reputation. He is most well-known for suppressing the Jewish revolt, for expanding the Empire’s northern frontier to Scotland, and for hating philosophers. He died a peaceful death aged 69 and was succeeded by his son Titus. Interested in other ancient Greek and Roman coins? Please check out our other listings. Our Policies 1) Lifetime guarantee of authenticity - all of our ancient coins are carefully authenticated and purchased from reputable numismatic auction houses. We have been selling on eBay for over 15 years and completely guarantee the authenticity of all the coins we sell. 2) Fast shipping - all orders shipped within one business day 3) 30-day return policy - not happy with your coin? Return it within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked (we pay the return shipping costs) 4) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 5) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested, or purchase via the links below. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional) Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)
Price: 114 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-24T19:31:47.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 70 AD
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Vespasian
Modified Item: No
