Denarius of Vespasian (69-79 AD)

Description

Front head to the right. IMP(erator) CAES(ar) VESP(asianus) AUG(ustus) PON(tifex) MAX(imus) CO(n)S(ulis) IIII

Reverse AVGVR TRI(bunicia) POT(estate), in between utensils for priestly sacrificial acts: simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (sprinkler of holy water), sacrificial jug and lituus (augur’s staff).

Denarius, silver, diameter 16 mm, minted in Rome in 72/73 AD.