Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 41116
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| Coin type: | Roman Imperial |
| Entered by: | mrichter (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 13 buyer responses) |
| Added on: | Jan 2, 2012 |
| Ruler: | Vespasian (Augustus) |
| Coin: | Fine Silver Denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG - Laureate bust right TR POT X COS VIIII - radiate figure standing on rostral column, holding scepter |
| Mint: | Rome (79 CE) |
| Wt./Size/Axis: | 2.92g / 19mm / 180 |
| Rarity: | Rare |
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| Acquisition/Sale: | VAuctions Electronic 274 #126 12/15/11 |
| For Sale: | This coin is for sale. ($225.00) About this seller |
| Notes: | Jan 17, 12 - Vespasian (17 November 9 – 23 June 79) was Roman Emperor from AD 69 to AD 79. Vespasian was the founder of the Flavian dynasty, which ruled the Empire for a quarter century. He was descended from a family of equestrians, who rose into the senatorial rank under the Emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Although he attained the standard succession of public offices, holding the consulship in AD 51, Vespasian became more reputed as a successful military commander, participating in the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 and subjugating Judaea during the Jewish rebellion of AD 66. His reign is best known for financial reforms following the demise of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, the successful campaign against Judaea, and several ambitious construction projects, such as the Colosseum. Upon his death in 79, he was succeeded by his eldest son Titus, thus becoming the first Roman Emperor to be directly succeeded by his own son. |
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