Roman Empire. Vespasian (AD 69-79). Denarius Rome - Ceres

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Vespasian, AR denarius from Rome 79 AD, weighing 2.8 g and 18 mm, obverse IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG with laureate head to the right and reverse TR POT X COS VIIII showing Ceres seated left with corn-ears, poppy and upright torch.

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Vespasian. Rome 79 AD
AR denarius
2.8g / 18mm
Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG: Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Rev.: TR POT X COS VIIII: Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy in right hand and torch upright in left
RIC II.1, 1062

Vespasian. Rome 79 AD
AR denarius
2.8g / 18mm
Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG: Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Rev.: TR POT X COS VIIII: Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy in right hand and torch upright in left
RIC II.1, 1062

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Rome - Ceres
Ruler
Vespasian (AD 69-79)
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
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