69-79AD Vespasian Silver Denarius – aVF & Rare
$550.00
This rare issue struck at the provincial mint of Ephesus in modern day Turkey, has the reverse type depicting a Pegasus walking right, with left foreleg raised; normally an issue found under Domitian and not Vespasian. Less than a handful of this issues are found on the internet at any given time!
Lightly toned with fantastic a image of the Pegasus, graded almost Very Fine and Rare!!
1 in stock
Description
Origin:Roman Imperial
Region:Ephesus mint (Modern day Turkey)
Denomination:Denarius
Composition:Silver
Date:Struck 76 A.D.
Obverse:IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right, small O under neck of Vespasian for Ephesus
Reverse:COS VII, Pegasus walking right, left foreleg raised
Diameter, Weight & Orentation:19mm, 3.2g, 12h
Grade:Lightly toned with fantastic image of Pegasus, graded almost Very Fine and Rare
Provenance:Private collecting from Victoria
References:RIC II 1473; RPC 1451
Vespasian: The No-Nonsense Emperor (AD 69–79)
Humble Beginnings
Titus Flavius Vespasianus was born in AD 9 in the small town of Falacrina, near Rome. Unlike many of his predecessors, he came from a modest equestrian family. His father was a tax collector, and his mother, despite her ambitions, often mocked his chances of greatness. Yet, Vespasian climbed the ranks through military success and political skill.
Rise to Power
During the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 69), Rome plunged into chaos. After the failures of Galba, Otho, and Vitellius, Vespasian, already commanding legions in the East, seized the opportunity. With strong military backing, he marched on Rome, defeated Vitellius, and secured the throne.
Achievements and Rule
Vespasian wasted no time restoring order. He stabilised the economy, reformed taxation, and launched major building projects, including the Colosseum—a gift to the Roman people. His practical leadership and dry wit became legendary. When near death, he joked, “I think I am becoming a god.”
Legacy
After ruling for a decade, Vespasian left Rome stronger than he had found it. Unlike many emperors before him, he died peacefully in AD 79. His legacy, built on pragmatism and resilience, paved the way for the stable Flavian dynasty.
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