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*SOLD*Vespasian AR Denarius

Attribution: RIC II 43, RSC II 43, BMCRE II 50
Date: AD 71
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head r.
Reverse: AVGVR (above), TRI POT (below), four priestly implements:
simpulum, aspergillum, jug & lituus
Size: 19.8 mm1 commentsNoah

0054 - Denarius Vespasian 71 ACObv/IMP CAESAR VESP AVG PM, Vespasian laureate head r.
Rev/AVGVR TRI POT, l. to r. simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and potificate).

Ag, 18.9mm, 3.19g
Mint: Rome.
RIC II.1/356 [CC] - RCV 2282 - BMCRE 64 - RSC 45
ex-Numismática Craven (Valencia Coin Fair)dafnis

0060 - Denarius Minucia 134 BCObv/Helmeted head of Roma r., behind crossed X.
Rev/TI MINVCI C F on l., RO MA above, AVGVRINI on r.; 2 togate figures, one holding a simpulum, the other a lituus, standing by statue on column.

Ag, 19.0mm, 3.93g
Moneyer: Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus.
Mint: Rome.
RRC 243/1 [dies o/r: 76/95] - RCV 120 - Syd. 494 - RSC Minucia 9 - Calicó 1026.
ex-Jean Elsen et Fils, auction 95, lot 311 (ex-colln. A.Senden)dafnis

01 05 Julius CaesarJulius Caesar. AR Denarius. Utica? Mint. 46 A.D. (3.7g, 16mm, 10h). Obv: DICT ITER COS TERT, head of Ceres right, wreathed with grain. Rev: AVGVR PONT MAX, emblems of the augurate and pontificate; aspergillum, guttus, and lituus; M (munus=gift) to right. Craw. 467/1b, Syd. 1024.

This was likely used as a donative by Caesar during his triumph of 46 B.C. While porous, this example is well centered, and the M is clearly on the flan.1 commentsLucas H

02 - 04 - Julio Cesar (49 - 44 A.C.)AR Denario 20/18 mm de 3,5 gr.

Anv: COS·TERT·DICT·ITER, Cabeza de Ceres a der.
Rev: AVGVR / PONT MAX , D (Donativum) en campo der., Emblemas sacerdotales, Simpulum (Copa pequeña con mango), aspergillum/aspersorio (Instrumento para espolvorear o rociar), capis y Lituus/lituo (bastón ritual augural).

Esta serie fue acuñada, probablemente, para el pago de las Legiones Victoriosas en la batalla de Thapsus/Tapso (Túnez), en la cual Julio César consiguió una victoria importante sobre Metelo Escipión y el rey númida Juba I, el 6 de abril del 46 A.C.. Por otro lado Ceres es un emblema de África.

Acuñada 46 A.C.
Ceca: Movil legionaria durante sus campañas probablemente en Útica (Norte de África).

Referencias: Craw. 467/1a, Syd. #1023, BMCRR (África)#21, RSC I Caesar #4a P.106, Babelon II Iulia #16 P.14, Sear RCTV I #1403/1 P.268, Cohen I #4 P.8, Sear Imperators #57mdelvalle

1452 - Julius Caesar, DenariusDenarius minted in North Africa in 46 BC
COS TERT / DICT ITER, head of Ceres right
AVGVR / PONT MAX, simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituum, D in right field
3,81 gr
Ref : HCRI # 57, RCV # 1403/1, RSC # 4a, Cohen # 45 commentsPotator II

46 BC Gaius Julius Caesar DICT ITER COS TERT
Head of Ceres right wreathed with corn

AVGVR PONT MAX
Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus D or M on right

Utica? 46 BC
Sear 1403

SOLD

This extensive issue of denarii would seem to represent another measure on the part of Caesar to ease the burden on the Capitoline mint in the period prior to the distribution of vast sums of money at the quadruple triumph. The inscription on these coins omit the actual name of the dictator. However, the titles clearly refer to Caesar- his dictatorships, consulships and possession of various priestly offices.

Attention is drawn to the extraordinary nature of the issue by the appearance of either a "D" (Donativum) or "M" (munus, gift) in the reverse field. This tells of the intended use of the coins for the payment of Caesar's loyal veterans, both prior to the quadruple triumph and during the celebration itself. Jay GT4

C. Iulius Caesar, DenariusC. Iulius Caesar, Denarius

RRC: 467/1
46 bc
4,06 gr

AV: COS. TERT - DICT. ITER. Head of Ceres right, wearing wreath of barley.
RV: AVGVR/PONT. MAX. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; in right field, D (Donativum).

ex Artemide Aste s.r.l. | Auction LI | 27 - 28 April 2019, Los 2411 commentsNorbert

C. Julius Caesar - AR denariusmoving mint (Africa or Sicily)
I - IV 46 BC
head of Ceres right, grain wreath
DICT·ITER__COS·TERT
sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, capis (jug), lituus
AVGVR / PONT·MAX
M
SRCV I 1403, Crawford 467/1, RSC I 4
3,7g 17,5mm
ex Aurea

Ceres symbolizes Africa as granary of Rome. M on reverse means munus - payment for soldier's service. These coins probably served to pay Caesar's veterans after battle of Thapsus.J. B.

Cr 467/1 AR Denarius J. Caesaro: COS.TERT.DICT.ITER. Head of Ceres right
r: AVGVR above, PONT.MAX. below. Simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus; M in right field
Minted in Africa, c 46 b.c.
3.37 gms; 19.00 mm
This coin is not a beauty and may have been a pendant at some point. Yet it is one of those intensely historical coins, minted on either side of the Battle of Thapsus, which ended the old Republican resistance to Julius Caesar. This type, with "M" ligate in reverse field right, has been said to indicate "Munus" (gift in the sense of obligation); the other variation has "D", presumably "Donativum" (gift in the sense of "here you go, poorer person"). I personally find the distinction between M and D somewhat odd and perhaps there was a more sophisticated distinction being made. As the marks appear on coins of equal value, it seems a very obscure way of distinguishing among soldiers and mere beneficiaries.1 commentsPMah

Crawford 533/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Marc Antony, AR DenariusRome, The Imperators.
Marcus Antonius. 43 BCE.
AR Denarius (4.07g; 18mm).
Military mint in Athens, Summer 38 BCE.

Obverse: M ANTONIVS M F M N AVGVR IMP TER; Antony in the priestly robes of an augur, standing right and holding lituus.

Reverse: III VIR R P C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT; Radiate head of Sol facing right.

References: Crawford 533/2; HCRI 267; Sydenham 1199; BMCRR (East) 141; Antonia 80.

Provenance: Ex Kentfield Collection [Heritage Auction 3067 (9 Jun 2018) Lot 33340]; Valerio Traverso Collection [Michele Baranowsky Auction (25 Feb 1931), Lot 1274].

In 50 BCE, Antony was appointed to the College of Augurs, an important group whose job was divining the will of the gods by interpreting auspices (birds and such) and providing advice based on these divinations. Antony was particularly proud of this appointment and referred to it frequently on his coinage, perhaps as a means of highlighting his traditional republican sensibilities. On this coin, he is depicted in full augur regalia. Sol on the reverse is a reference to The East, which Antony controlled per the renewal of the Second Triumvirate several months earlier. The inscriptions reference his augurship, second imperatorial acclamation, and designated second and third consulships. The coin was likely struck in Athens where Antony and Octavia were living after their marriage.
2 commentsCarausius

EB0364 Mark Antony / SolMark Antony, AR Denarius, Athens mint, 38-37 BC.
Obv: M ANTONIVS M F M N AVGVR IM TER, Antony standing right, dressed as priest, veiled, wearing toga & holding a lituus.
Rev: III VIR R P C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, radiate head of Sol right.
References: Syd. 1199.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 3.543 grams.
Note: Sold.1 commentsEB

I. MINUCIUS C.F. AUGURINUS AR DENARIUSOBVERSE: Head of Roma right, star behind
REVERSE: TI MINVCI C F on left, RO-MA above, AVGVRINI on right; 2 togate figures, one holding a simpulum, the other a lituus, standing by statue on column, grain ears on either side of the column
Rome, 134 BC
3.86g, 17mm
Cr243/1, Syd 494, Minucia 9
The reverse refers to a bronze monument erected outside of Portia Trigemina (at Rome) to L. Minucius Augurinus for his distribution of corn to the common people at a low price. The column and statue (a modius with corn ears) was erected at public expense some time after. Undoubtedly there are subtle issues to this reference that did not survive the passage of time.1 commentsLegatus

JULIO CESARDenario Julio Cesar
Ceca: Sicilia?
46 BC?
SYD 1023

EX Gorny Mosch 2018 SS-VZ

Anverso: COS TERT DICT ITER
Reverso: AVGVR PONT MAX (D) D en el lado. Mas rara que M.
Peso: 3,69gr
Diam: 18,9mm

Jose Vicente A

Julius CaesarJulius Caesar
46 BC
Africa (perhaps Utica) or Spain
3.45 g
20 mm
--- COS TERT DICT ITER (Consul Tertius Dictator Iterum)
Head of Ceres, right.
--- AVGVR PONT MAX (Augurus Pontifex Maximus)
Simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus. Letter D.
Sydenham 1023 - Crawford 467/1a1 commentsArgentoratum

M.AURELIUS and L.VERUSAR denarius. 168 AD. 3,25 grs. Galley moving left over waves. ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR RPC. / Legionary eagle between two standards. LEG VI across lower field. ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST. s 5236. RSC (Mark Antony) 83.
Ex Spink3 commentsbenito

MARCUS ANTHONY RESTITUTION AR DenariusOBVERSE: ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR R P C, Galley left.
REVERSE: ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST, legionary eagle between two standards, LEG VI between
Struck at Rome, 168AD
3.81g, 20mm
RIC III 443 (Marcus Aurelius) ; BMCRE 500 3 commentsLegatus

Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Restoration LEGIO VISilver Denarius
Roman Imperial - The Principate

Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus

LEGIO VI

Rome mint, 165 - 166 A.D.
VF, toned, shallow scratches, small edge split
18.6 mm / 3.329 g / 0°

Rare

Obverse: "ANTONINVS AVGVR III VIR R P C", War galley, four oarsmen visible, rowing left over waves.
Reverse: "ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST", Aquila in center between two legionary standards, "LEG VI" in center above exergue.

Ex Forvm Ancient Coins 2019 RS89767-165
Ex Collection of a Texas Wine Doctor
Ex CNG e-auction 401 (2017) lot 539.

BMCRE IV p. 456, 501; RIC III p. 248, 443; MIR 18 120-4; RSC I Antony 83; SRCV II p. 341, 5236

MyID: 058A

Image Credit: Forvm Ancient Coins2 commentsTenthGen

Marcus Aurelius. Restoration Galley issue. Denarius.Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. AR Denarius (2.76 gm, 20.0mm, 12h) of Rome 165-166 AD. Restoration issue of Marc Antony legionary type. Praetorian galley left. ANTONINVS AVGVR III VIR R P C. / Legionary eagle (aquila) between two standard (signa). ANTONIVS ET VERVS AVG REST; LEG VI across field. gVF. CNG Auction 114 #903. From the Benito Collection. See in Benito's Forum Gallery. Ex-Spink. RIC III #443 (Aurelius and Verus); Beckmann, Restoration, dies o27/r25; MIR 18, 120-4 (Aurelius); RSC 83 (Antony); SRCV II #5236.4 commentsAnaximander

Mark Antony restitution issue by Marcus Aurelius and Lucius VerusANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR R P C
Galley moving left over waves

ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST
Legionary eagle between two standards LEG VI across lower field

Rome 168-9 AD

3.17g

Sear 5236; RIC 443; RSC Mark Antony 83

Ex-ANE

Sear:
The reasons for this remarkable restoration remain obscure. Mattingly suggests that Legio VI Ferrata, which had fought for Antony at Philippi in 42 BC, may have played a leading role in the Parthian War of AD 164, the exceptional commemoration of this achievement on the coinage being prompted both by the legion's long and distinguished history and the similarity of the names "Antonius" and "Antoninus". The 200th Anniversary of the battle of Actium perhaps provides a more obvious reason for the issue.

Curtis Clay:
The reason for the restoration is not in doubt in my opinion, having been discerned by Mommsen in 1859.

Because of their lower silver content, Antony's legionary denarii were excluded from Trajan's recoinage of 107, and therefore Trajan did not restore this type.
But by the reign of Marcus and Verus, the silver content of the current denarius had fallen to the point that it had now become profitable to recoin Antony's denarii. Marcus and Verus did so, and therefore restored the coin too, picking at random one of the commoner legions for their restoration, since it was quite unnecessary to restore coins for several different legions, or for all of them!

The Reka Devnia hoard, ending essentially in c. 241 AD, still contained 9 original legionary denarii of Antony, plus 20 restorations by Marcus and Verus!

Sold back to ANE February 20203 commentsJay GT4

Mark Antony Sol denariusM ANTONIVS M F M N AVGVR IMP TERT around (MP and RT ligatured)
Mark Antony, veiled and wearing the priestly robes of an Augur, standing right, holding lituus in right hand.

III VIR R P C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT
Radiate head of Sol right

Athens
Summer 38 BC

2.73g
Crawford 533/2, Sear Imperators 267

Purchased broken into several pieces and Glued together.

Antony's third Imperatorial acclimation resulted from Ventidius' victory at Gindarus. Antony's depiction in priestly robes of an augur emphasizes the importance which he placed on the possession of this religious office. The word AVGVR features prominently on most of Antony's remaining coinage right down to Actium. No doubt this was to stress his adherence to Republican traditions. Sol is symbolic of the East and shows Antony's personal concern for eastern affairs after the distraction caused by his extended stay in Italy starting in the second half of 40 BC and running almost the whole of the following year. 5 commentsJay GT4

Mark Antony Sol denariusM ANTONIVS M F M N AVGVR IMP TERT around (MP and RT ligatured)
Mark Antony, veiled and wearing the priestly robes of an Augur, standing right, holding lituus in right hand.

III VIR R P C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT
Radiate head of Sol right

Athens
Summer 38 BC

3.92g
Crawford 533/2, Sear Imperators 267

Ex-ANE, Ex-Seaby with original ticket

New Photo

Antony's third Imperatorial acclimation resulted from Ventidius' victory at Gindarus. Antony's depiction in priestly robes of an augur emphasizes the importance which he placed on the possession of this religious office. The word AVGVR features prominently on most of Antony's remaining coinage right down to Actium. No doubt this was to stress his adherence to Republican traditions. Sol is symbolic of the East and shows Antony's personal concern for eastern affairs after the distraction caused by his extended stay in Italy starting in the second half of 40 BC and running almost the whole of the following year6 commentsJay GT4

Mark Antony, 83 - 30 BCObv: M ANTONIVS M F M N AVGVR IMP TERT, Mark Antony, veiled and wearing the priestly robes of an augur, standing right holding lituus in right hand.

Rev: III VIR R P C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, radiate head of Sol facing right.

Silver Denarius, Athens mint, Summer 38 BC

3.9 grams, 19.98 mm, 225°

RSC 13, S1474

Ex: Robert O. Ebert Collection. Stack’s N.Y.I.N.C. Auction, Lot #5582, January 2013. 3 commentsMatt Inglima

RIC 0042 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.20g
Rome Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VE-SP AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Above, AVGVR, below, PON MAX; Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus
RIC 42 (R). BMC 48. RSC 42. BNC 35.
Acquired from Rudnik, May 2007.

A reverse which underlines Vespasian's role as 'pontifex maximus'. In November of 70, Vespasian added PM to his title, hence the religious nature of many of the reverses of this issue.

A Very rare reverse to find with the PON MAX legend, most examples have TRI POT instead.

The coin itself suffers from some light scratches due to cleaning but this does not detract from it's over all appeal.David Atherton

RIC 0042 Vespasian Denarius IMP CAES VESP AVG PM
laureate head of Vespasian right

AVGVR PON MAX
simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and pontificate)

Rome 70-71 AD

Sear 2281; RIC II, part 1, 42 (R)

3.55g

Rare! Only one specimen in the Reka Devnia hoard, compared to 36 with TRI POT.5 commentsJay GT4

RIC 0042 VespasianusObv : IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, Laureate head right
Rev : AVGVR / PON MAX, Sacrificial implements (Simpulum, Aspergillum, Canna and Lituus)
AR/Denarius (18.48 mm 3.47 g 6h) Struck in Rome 71 AD (2nd issue)
RIC 42 (R), RSC 42, BMCRE 48-49, Paris 35
ex CNG Inc. Electronic Auction 308 Lot 310, ex Harry Sneh Collection, ex Gemini X (13 January 2013) lot 611)2 commentsFlaviusDomitianus

RIC 0043 Vespasian (1)AR Denarius, 3.39g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VES-P AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Above AVGVR, below, TRI POT; Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus
RIC 43 (C2). BMC 50. RSC 43. BNC 36.
Acquired from Beast coins, May 2007.

The most common obverse legend with this reverse type. This reverse commemorates Vespasian's religious role as Pontifix Maximus, symbolised by the simpulum, sprinkler, and jug. The lituus is the symbol of the augurate.

A fairly decent coin in good shape. The flan is a bit ragged, owed no doubt to lack of the mint's quality control early in Vespasian's reign.David Atherton

RIC 0043 Vespasian (2)AR Denarius, 3.14g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Above AVGVR, below, TRI POT; Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus
RIC 43 (C2). BMC 50. RSC 43. BNC 36.
Acquired from Germania Inferior, June 2018.

The vast majority of denarii from this issue with the shortened obverse legend have a legend break above the portrait, normally seen between VE-SP or VES-P (see my other RIC 43). This is a rare variant without the break above the portrait. I suppose it was a whim of the engraver whether the legend was continuous or not. The reverse commemorates Vespasian being voted pontifex maximus by the Senate in November of 70, shortly after his arrival in Rome. It copies a type struck for Julius Caesar.

Workman-like portrait with beautiful gold toning and rainbow hints.3 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 0356 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.50g
Rome mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR (above) TRI POT (below); Priestly implements
RIC 356 (C3). BMC 64. RSC 45. BNC 49.
Acquired from Nilus Coins, June 2004.

This reverse type commemorates Vespasian's religious role as Pontifix Maximus, symbolised by the simpulum, sprinkler, and jug. The lituus is the symbol of the augurate.

Good example of an extremely common type. 5 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 0356 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Laureate head of Vespasian right.

AVGVR TRI POT
Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus (Priestly implements).

Rome 72-73 AD

2.51g

RIC II: 356 (C3)

Ex-ANE3 commentsJay GT4

RIC 1542A VespasianAR Denarius, 2.80g
Antioch (?) mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR above TRI POT below; priestly implements
RIC 1542A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex G&N, eBay, 22 November 2012.

The type copies a contemporary Rome issue, but is clearly not from that mint. The best fit style wise is Antioch, which also issued this reverse type with a slightly different obverse legend. The lettering is rendered rather crudely similar to many Antiochene denarii. Until this specimen surfaced, this obverse legend combined with the priestly implements reverse was completely unknown for Antioch. Both the legend and the type are extremely rare for this mint. The new RIC II authors Ian Carradice and Ted Buttrey agree the coin is Syrian in style and have tentatively assigned it to the upcoming RIC II Addenda as 1542A, although Carradice hasn't completely ruled out the possibility it is a barbarous copy. Harry Sneh also agreed the best fit is Antioch, proposing that there may have been several mints operating in Syria and this may be the product of one of them.

It is quite possible there are other examples out there misattributed to Rome as yet unrecognised, as this example had been by the seller. It pays to know your mints!4 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 1553 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.32g
Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR above TRI POT below; priestly implements
RIC 1553 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Ibercoin Auction 18.1, 3 December 2014, lot 5106.

The denarii struck at Antioch often copied reverse types struck at Rome. The priestly implements reverse is a quite common type for Rome but exceedingly rare at Antioch. This is the second known specimen of the type issued from Antioch, a die pair match with the other example sold by G&M in 2004, the RIC plate coin. The obverse is also a die match with my very rare RIC 1557 Victory type. The coin is attributed to Antioch based on style - the crude lettering being a dead give-away.

A fantastic example nicely centered and in excellent condition.5 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 1556 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.42g
Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: VESTA; Vesta stg. l., with simpulum and sceptre
RIC 1556 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Numismatic Naumann 70, 7 October 2018, lot 411.

Second known example of the Antioch RIC group 5 Vesta. A double die match with the other published specimen, CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1689, and an obverse die match with the extremely rare AVGVR TRI POT and VICTORIA AVGVSTI types from the same issue. All of these copy common contemporaneous reverse types from Rome.

Slightly off centre in good Antiochene style.6 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC II 1² Vespasian 0042Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M
Rev.: AVGVR PON MAX
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 71, Rom, 18mm 3,52g, vz, (R), INV:R240
Ex. Roma E-Sale 112 Lot 912, 07.09.2023 / Ex. Roma E-Sale 95 Lot 922, 13.04.2022
Ex. Soler y Llach A1122 Lot 706, 26.10.2021 / Ex. Lanz A120 Lot270, 18.05.2004Dirk J

RIC II 1² Vespasian 0042 var.Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M
Rev.: AVGVR PON MAX
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 71, Antiochia ?, 18mm 2,84g, ss, (R), var. Antiochia, Ex. Curtis Clay Collection, INV:R278
Ex. Ex. Harlan J Berk 226th Sale Lot 4042 commentsDirk J

RIC II 1² Vespasian 0356Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Rev.: AVGVR TRI POT
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70-73, Rom, 19mm 3,47g, ss, (C3), INV:R093Dirk J

ROMAN EMPIRE, VespasianVespasian Den "Lituus, et al" NICE Ancient Roman Coin Vespasian AD 69-79 Silver Denarius "The priestly instruments I use as Pontifex Maximus." Obv: IMP CAES VESPA AVG P M - Laureate head right. Rev: AVGVR TRI POT - Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus. Rome mint: AD 70-72 = RIC II, 30, page 18 - Cohen 43 - SEAR RCV I (2000), #2282, page 435

Roman Empire, Vespasian, denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG PM
laureate head of Vespasian right

AVGVR PON MAX
simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and pontificate)

Scarce
Rome 70-71 AD
Sear 2281

3.55g4 commentsJay GT4

Roman Empire, Vespasian, Silver Denarus RIC 43Silver denarius, RIC II, part 1, 43; RSC II 43; BMCRE II 50; BnF III 36; Hunter I 21, weight 3.3 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, Rome mint, Jul - Dec 71 CE.
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head right.
Reverse simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, AVGVR above, TRI POT below

Roman emperor Vespasian was most famous for building the Flavian Amphitheater, also known as the Colosseum. Like many Roman emperors, Vespasian rose in prominence because of his military skills and work ethics. Following his ten year rule, he left behind a record of restored order, stability and good government. He was succeeded by his son Titus in 79 CE, who had been sent to quell the Jewish revolt of 66-70 CE.
NORMAN K

Roman Imperial: Vespasian as Augustus, AR Denarius.Rome July-December 71 A.D. 3.12g - 17.5mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M - Laureate head right.

Rev: AVGVR / TRI POT - Four priestly implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus.

Ref: RIC II, 43; RSC 43.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian Scarlioli

RR AR Denarius Ti Minucius Cf Augurinus 134 BCERoman Republic,
Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, moneyer.
AR denarius, 18mm, 3.9g, 8h; Rome mint, 134 BC
Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI monogram. Border of dots.
Rev.: Spiral column; standing on column, statue holding staff in right hand; at base of column, two corn-ears; on left, togate figure holding loaves(?) in both hands and placing left foot on modius; on right, togate figure holding lituus in right hand; above, ROMA; on left, TI MINVCI C F upwards; on right, AVGVRINI downwards. Border of dots.
Reference: Crawford 243/1; Sydenham 494; Minucia 9.
From the Collection of Fred ShoreAlegandron

RRC243/1 (Ti. Minucius C. f. Augurinus)Obv. Helmeted and winged head of Roma right, mark of value behind;
Rev. TI MINVCI CF – AVGVRINI; RO-MA around column surmounted by statue. At base, a stalk of grain on either side. L. Minucius Esquilinus standing right, M. Minucius Faesus standing left, holding lituus
18 mm, 3.91 grams
Rome, ca. 134 B.C.
References: RRC 243/1v; Syd. 494, RSC Minucia 9

Allusions: The obverse of the coin is traditional, but the reverse shows the achievements of the gens Minucia. Standing to the right and holding the lituus, M. Minucius Faesus was the first plebeian to be co-opted into the college of Augurs (300 B.C.), as soon as this was opened to non-patricians by the lex Ogulnia (Livy 10.92). Facing him stands L. Minucius Esquilinus Augurinus (cos. 458 B.C.), praefectus annonae 440-439 BC. During a famine, he accused Sp. Maelius of seeking regium by bribing the people with grain. The ancient sources are contradictory, though it would appear that, after Maelius’ death, Minucius distributed the grain himself, in his official capacity, at a rate of one as per modius. As a reward, the people – Dionysus of Halicarnassus claims it was the Senate – erected a statue in his honour near the Forum Boarium. A later tradition, spread by the plebeian Minucii, claimed that Esquilinus was originally a patrician, but that he changed his status to join the plebeians in order to become a Tribune of the People (Livy 4.13, Dion. Hal. 12.1-4; Pliny, NH 18.15; 34.21). It is likely that this story is a forgery, intended to give the gens Minucia quasi-patrician status and to enhance their popular image.

Interpretation: The coinage, minted around the time of the Gracchan crisis, thus bears popularis overtones. Whether this was a side-effect of the moneyer honouring his most famous ancestors, or an intended move remains unclear (arguments about the "propaganda" value of coins are ongoing).

Moneyer: Ti. Minucus is unknown except for his coins. The previous year, his brother, C. Minucius, had already minted a coin with a very similar reverse. The family is ancient, providing Rome with a consul as early as 497 B.C.

On this coin: Probably ex-jewellery, soldered at the top. Syltorian

Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus - AR denariusRome
¹²134 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
(XVI)
column (Columna Minucia) surmounted by statue holding scepter, heads of grain around column; L. Minucius Augurinus (Praefectus Annonae 439 BC) standing right, wearing toga, foot on modius, holding patera; M. Minucius Faesus (Augur 300 BC) wearing toga, holding lituus
RO_MA
TI·MINVCI C·F__AVGVRINI
¹Crawford 243/1, SRCV I 120, RSC I Minucia 9, Sydenham 494
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18,5mm
ex Jesus VicoJ. B.

VESPASIANAR denarius. 72-73 AD. 3.52 grs. Laureate head right. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. / Priestly implements ( simpulum,sprinkler,jug and lituus. AVGVR above. TRI POT below.
RIC 42. RSC 45.benito

Vespasian (A.D. 69-79)AR Denarius, A.D. 70-72, Rome, 17.2mm, 3.01g, 180°, RIC II 30.
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. Laureate head right.
Rev: AVGVR TRI POT. Sacrificial implements.Marti Vltori

Vespasian AR Denarius - 70 - 72 C.E. - Rome Silver denarius of Titus Flavius Vespasian. Reigned 69-79 C.E. - minted approx. 70-72 C.E. weight 3.1 gr. - 16 mm wide across portrait. Obverse - VESPAVGPMCOSIIII - Laureate head right.
Reverse - AVGVR TRIPOT with votive items - simpulum, aspergillum, ewer, and lituus. Reverse strike off center NORMAN K

Vespasian Denarius A.D. 72-73 RIC 356, (RIC [1962] 42), RSC 45, BMC 64IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right / AVGVR TRI POT, sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug, and lituus.
Maximum Diameter:
Weight:TheEmpireNeverEnded

Vespasian denarius AVGVR PON MAXDenarius for Vespasian. Rome mint. H2 71 AD.
3.45 grs and 18 mm.
Obs. : laureate head right. IMP CAES VESP AVG PM.
Rev. : priestly instruments. AVGVR (above) PON MAX (below).
RIC 42.
Rarity : R.
Not an absolute rarity but much rarer than the classic RIC 43 with the AVGVR TRI POT rev.6 commentslabienus

Vespasian Denarius ObvVespasian; 69-79 AD
Silver Denarius;
OBV: IMP CAES VESP PM COS III Laureate, Bust, Right
REV: AVGVR TRI POT; Sacrificial implements; simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus
(RIC 356)
Philip G

Vespasian Denarius RevVespasian; 69-79 AD
Silver Denarius;
OBV: IMP CAES VESP PM COS III Laureate, Bust, Right
REV: AVGVR TRI POT; Sacrificial implements; simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus
(RIC 356)
Philip G

VESPASIAN Denarius RIC 356, Priestly EmblemsOBV: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right
REV: AVGVR TRI POT, sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug & lituus
2.6g, 18mm

Minted at Rome, 72-3 ADLegatus

Vespasian Denarius. 71 AD.Vespasian Denarius. July-December, 71 AD. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head right / AVGVR PON MAX, sacrificial implements: ladle, whip, jug & lituus. RSC 42.Britanikus

Vespasian RIC II 0043Vespasian. 69-79 A.D. Rome Mint. 71 A.D. July-Dec. (2.98g, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG PM, laureate head right. Rev: AVGVR (above) TRI POT (below); Priestly implements. RIC II 43, BMC 50, RSC 43.

Despite the irregular flan shape, this is a well preserved specimen of Vespasian’s earlier coinage. At this point in his coinage, the portrait is unmistakably and consistently that of Vespasian as with this example.Lucas H

Vespasian RIC II 0356Vespasian 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 72-73 A.D. (3.41g, 17.9m, 6h). Obv: [I]MP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII, laureate head r. Rev: AVGVR, above, TRI POT, below, priestly implements. RIC II 356.

A worn but legible example of this common type. An affordable example of this classic Vespasian type.Lucas H

Vespasian silver denarius RIC 43Silver denarius, RIC II, part 1, 43; RSC II 43; BMCRE II 50;
BnF III 36; Hunter I 21, weight 3.3 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm,
Rome mint, Jul - Dec 71 CE.
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head right.
Reverse simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, AVGVR above, TRI POT below
Roman emperor Vespasian was most famous for building the Flavian
Amphitheater, also known as the Colosseum. Like many Roman emperors,
Vespasian rose in prominence because of his military skills and work ethics.
Following his ten year rule, he left behind a record of restored order,
stability and good government. He was succeeded by his son Titus in 79 CE,
who had been sent to quell the Jewish revolt of 66-70 CE.2 commentsNORMAN K

Vespasian(us)Vespasian, denarius.
RIC II 356, RSC 45.
19 mm 3.34 g.
Rome mint, 72-73 AD.
Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII, head of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Rev. above AVGVR, below TRI POT, simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus.

I bought this coin because of the beautiful, detailed set of sacrificial implements on the reverse, which are, from the left to right: (a) simpulum (ladle), (b) sprinkler, (c) libation jug, and (d) lituus (curved staff).2 commentsMarsman

Vespasian, 69 - 79 ADObv: (IMP CA)ES VESP AVG PM CO(S IIII), laureate head of Vespasian facing right.

Rev: AVGVR above, TRI POT in exergue, emblems of the augurate and pontificate, simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus.

Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 72 - 73 AD

3.4 grams, 18.11 x 15.6 mm, 180°

RIC II 42, RSC 45, S2282, VM 12Matt Inglima

Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 356Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.

Coin: AR Denarius

Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: AVGVR / TRI POT, a Simpulum, Aspergillum, Ewer and a Lituus.

Weight: 2.09 g, Diameter: 16.4 x 16.5 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 70 - 72 A.D. Reference: RIC II 356Constantine IV

Vespasian. July-December, 71 AD. AR Denarius.

IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head right / AVGVR above, TRI POT below, four priestly implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug & lituus.

Mounted as pendant in gold setting.

RSC 43. RIC 43.Dino

Vespasianus - RIC 43Vespasian
AR Denarius.
July-December, 71 AD. IMP
CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head right /
AVGVR above, TRI POT below, four priestly implements:
simpulum, aspergillum, jug & lituus.xokleng

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