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 c076


Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c076
Date: A.D. 72.
Weight: 3.54g
 
Obv.: Vespasian, laureate.
IMP.CAES.VESP.AVG.P.M.COS.IIII

Rev.: Victory, holding palm, about to place wreath on trophy.
VICTORIA AVGVSTI

The reverse may be seen as a direct reference to the triumph of Vespasian and Titus (June, A.D. 71) following the conquest of Judaea.

Comparanda:
RIC, Vespasian 52.