VESPASIAN
69–79 AD
Titus Flavius Vespasianus emerged from the chaos of AD 69 as the founder of the Flavian dynasty. A seasoned general with a reputation for discipline and practicality, he restored stability after the civil wars and initiated major building projects, including the Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseum). His reign emphasised financial recovery, administrative reform, and consolidation of imperial authority. Vespasian’s coinage is rich in variety, blending traditional Roman virtues with themes celebrating victory in Judaea and the restoration of order. His denarii are prized for their bold portraiture and historically significant reverse types.
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WRS 10394 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS ITER FORT RED. Fortuna standing left, holding prow and cornucopiae. RSC 84.
£55.00
WRS 10395 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS ITER TR POT. Mars, naked except for cloak, advancing right, holding spear and aquila. RSC 87.
£50.00
WRS 10164 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS ITER TR POT. Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus. RSC 94h.
£50.00
WRS 10167 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS VII. Eagle on altar, head left. RSC 121.
£50.00
WRS 10168 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS VII. Eagle on altar, head right. RSC 122.
£55.00
WRS 10411 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS VII. Eagle on altar, head right. RSC 122a.
£85.00
WRS 10169 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. COS VIII. Mars standing left, holding trophy and spear. RSC 185.
£185.00
WRS 10416 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IMP XIX. Sow left with three young. RSC 213.
£75.00
WRS 10417 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IOVIS CVSTOS. Jupiter, nude, facing, holding sceptre and patera; altar at feet. RSC 222.
£55.00
WRS 10419 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IOVIS CVSTOS. Jupiter, nude, facing, holding sceptre and patera; altar at feet. RSC 223.
£65.00
WRS 10421 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IVDAEA in exergue. Judaea (Jewess) seated right in mourning before trophy. RSC 226.
£225.00
WRS 10424 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IVDAEA in exergue. Judaea seated right under palm, hands tied behind back and fastened to tree. RSC 229. Scarce.
£175.00
WRS 10425 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IVDAEA DEVICTA. Jewess standing left before palm, hands bound in front. RSC 243. Rare.
£350.00
WRS 10428 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PON MAX TR P COS V. Winged caduceus. RSC 362.
£75.00
WRS 10429 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PON MAX TR P COS V. Vespasian seated right, holding branch and sceptre. RSC 364.
£85.00
WRS 10441 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated right, holding branch and sceptre. RSC 387.
£50.00
WRS 10443 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated right, holding branch and sceptre. RSC 387.
£25.00
WRS 10444 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TR POT X COS VIIII. Ceres seated left, holding torch, corn‑ear and poppy. RSC 550.
£60.00
WRS 10445 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TR POT X COS VIIII. Victory left erecting trophy; captive seated below. RSC 552.
£65.00
WRS 10446 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TR POT X COS VIIII. Capricorn left, globe below. RSC 554.
£95.00
WRS 10447 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TR POT X COS VIIII. Radiate figure on rostral column. RSC 559.
£95.00
WRS 10449 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TRI POT across field. Vesta seated left, holding simpulum. RSC 563.
£55.00
WRS 10450 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. TRI POT II COS III P P. Pax seated left, holding caduceus and branch. RSC 566.
£65.00
WRS 10454 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. VESTA across field. Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and sceptre. RSC 574.
£50.00
WRS 10458 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory advancing right, holding palm and placing wreath on standard. RSC 618.
£55.00
Commemorative Coins struck after his death
WRS 10194 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. EX in field, SC on round shield set on column on which urn; a laurel‑branch on each side. RSC 149.
£75.00
