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 c073


Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c073
Date: A.D. 69-71.
Weight: 2.79g
 
Obv.: Vespasian, laureate.
IMP.CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.

Rev.: Vespasian seated, holding sceptre and branch.
PONTIF.MAXIM.

Under the Empire the office of Pontifex Maximus was held by the principal sovereign alone, until the joint rule of Balbinus and Pupienus, 237-238.

Presented by Mr Rex King.

Comparanda:
RIC, Vespasian 22.