Published by on July 15, 2026 eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver DenariusEmperor Vespasian (r. 69-79 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Vespasian Reverse: Pax, goddess of peace Date: 69-79 A.D. Size: 18mm diameter, 3.3g weight Composition: Silver Exact coin pictured is for sale. In 68 AD, the Julio-Claudian imperial dynasty founded by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, collapsed after the suicide of Emperor Nero. Nero had been forced to flee the capital after the Praetorian Guard threw their support to the usurper Galba (governor of Spain). His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war, with four different men vying for the Empire. The usurper Galba was murdered by the supporters of Otho (a rich noble who paid off the Praetorian Guard), who was defeated by Vitellius (governor of Germany), who was defeated by Vespasian (commander in Judaea). Vespasian’s decade-long reign was recounted positively by most ancient writers, though it’s possible his generous patronage of writers and academics helped gild his reputation. He is most well-known for suppressing the Jewish revolt, for expanding the Empire’s northern frontier to Scotland, and for hating philosophers. He died a peaceful death aged 69 and was succeeded by his son Titus. Our Policies 1) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited 2) Fast shipping - all orders ship within 1 business day of purchase 3) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 4) 30-day return policy - no return fees 5) Guaranteed authentic for life Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested. Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)
