Up for auction is a silver fouree denarius coin of Vespasian from 80-81 AD

The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed.

Issued Posthumously following the death of Vespasian.

ID# 119b Mint: Rome

OBVERSE; DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS -Laureate head right.

REVERSE; NONE -Capricorns set on globe supporting clippeus inscribed S C.

REFERENCE: RIC 63 (Titus)

Vespasian 69-79 AD Vespasian was the son of a businessman and tax collector. By befriending people in high places, he gained a foothold in the Senate and eventually was appointed as Proconsul of Africa in the year 63. From there he became more of a VIP under Nero and was put in charge of suppressing certain revolts in Israel. During this period civil war broke out following the Nero's death and he took the opportunity to have himself named Emperor. He then took his troops towards Rome where he defeated Vitellius, the last of the pretenders to the throne and a former colleague and friend.

He spent the rest of his reign rebuilding the wreck that was left of Rome following the troubles of 69 and rebuilding the Roman economy. He also expanded the empire's borders within Britain and granted citizenship to the inhabitants of vast sections under Roman control.

The coin will be shipped out from Auckland inside a 2x2 coin flip with information insert.

The shipping is $2.20 for this auction to anywhere in New Zealand.

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