Ancient Roman, Empire Denarius Emperor Vespasian
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Ancient Roman AR denarius of Emperor Vespasian, struck in Rome in 74 AD, diameter about 18.8 mm, condition fine/very fine, Ref. RIC 684, certificate of authenticity available upon request.
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Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Vespasian (69-79 AD), AR Denarius, struck Rome 74 AD.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right.
Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS V Winged caduceus.
Diameter: ± 18,8 mm
Ref: RIC 684
Condition: fine / very fine
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Vespasian, Roman Emperor from 69-79 AD and founder of the Flavian Dynasty. He was the last Emperor to reign in the 'Year of the Four Emperors'.
His fiscal reforms and consolidation of the Roman Empire generated political stability and a vast Roman building program.
He was legate of the Legio II Augusta and was awarded triumphal honours for his achievements in the invasion of Britain in 43 AD.
He successfully subjugated Judaea during the Jewish rebellion of 66 AD. While Vespasian besieged Jerusalem, Emperor Nero committed suicide and plunged Rome into a year of civil war. After Galba and Otho perished in quick succession, Vitellius became Emperor in April 69 AD. On 20 December 69 AD the Flavian forces defeated Vitellius and Vespasian was declared Emperor by the Senate the following day.
As an Emperor, Vespasian faced numerous challenges, most notably stabilizing the economy and restoring peace. Rome’s treasury had been severely depleted by Nero’s lavish spending. In response, Vespasian initiated extensive fiscal reforms and the introduction of new taxes.
In 72 AD construction of the Flavian Amphitheatre began, known today as the Colosseum. Other building projects included the Temple of Pease and restoration of the capitol.
In general, Vespasian was well liked by the Roman people as they enjoyed the peace that his reign afforded them. He was stable-minded and wise with old age, something the people had lacked in their previous rulers like Nero and Caligula.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Vespasian (69-79 AD), AR Denarius, struck Rome 74 AD.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right.
Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS V Winged caduceus.
Diameter: ± 18,8 mm
Ref: RIC 684
Condition: fine / very fine
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Vespasian, Roman Emperor from 69-79 AD and founder of the Flavian Dynasty. He was the last Emperor to reign in the 'Year of the Four Emperors'.
His fiscal reforms and consolidation of the Roman Empire generated political stability and a vast Roman building program.
He was legate of the Legio II Augusta and was awarded triumphal honours for his achievements in the invasion of Britain in 43 AD.
He successfully subjugated Judaea during the Jewish rebellion of 66 AD. While Vespasian besieged Jerusalem, Emperor Nero committed suicide and plunged Rome into a year of civil war. After Galba and Otho perished in quick succession, Vitellius became Emperor in April 69 AD. On 20 December 69 AD the Flavian forces defeated Vitellius and Vespasian was declared Emperor by the Senate the following day.
As an Emperor, Vespasian faced numerous challenges, most notably stabilizing the economy and restoring peace. Rome’s treasury had been severely depleted by Nero’s lavish spending. In response, Vespasian initiated extensive fiscal reforms and the introduction of new taxes.
In 72 AD construction of the Flavian Amphitheatre began, known today as the Colosseum. Other building projects included the Temple of Pease and restoration of the capitol.
In general, Vespasian was well liked by the Roman people as they enjoyed the peace that his reign afforded them. He was stable-minded and wise with old age, something the people had lacked in their previous rulers like Nero and Caligula.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
74 AD
Name of object
Denarius Emperor Vespasian
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
