79 NGC Ch XF DIVVS Vespasian Denarius Titus Capricorns Roman Empire 5/5 (23120701C)

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Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Vespasian Roman Empire silver denarius coin.

Commemorative type struck at Rome 79 CE to celebrate the Consecration of Vespasian by his son Emperor Titus.

RIC 63, RSC 497 (rated as Scarce), Foss 29 (attributed to 79 CE), 3.52g, approx 17mm.

Historically significant Flavian Dynasty issue to mark the succession of Titus to the throne and to celebrate the Consecration (DIVVS) of Vespasian.

79 CE, year of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii.

Superb, realistic portrait!

Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right.

Reverse: SC on shield supported by two capricorns, below a globe.

Certified by NGC to Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. Rare with 5/5 subgrades!

Lightly toned with lustrous surfaces, very attractive in hand!

79 NGC Ch XF DIVVS Vespasian Denarius Titus Capricorns Roman Empire 5/5 (23120701C)

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