Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Emperor Vespasian (Restorer of Rome After Civil War)

Vespasian "Tribute Penny" Silver Denarius (NGC Certified) — Biblical Design Revival

Authentic NGC-certified silver denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) — Antioch mint copies Tiberius "tribute penny" from Bible, legitimizes Flavian dynasty post-civil war chaos.

Augustan Revival Design

• Obverse: Laureate Vespasian portrait right + "IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG"

• Reverse: Pax seated right w/ scepter + olive branch, 2 lines below / "PONT MAX TRIB POT"

• Legacy: Cf. RIC-1539 ex Curtis Clay (Tiberius die match)

Technical Specifications

• Material: AR silver (3.08g provincial quality)

• Denomination: Denarius (empire standard currency)

• Certification: NGC slabbed ex Naumann E71

• Date: AD 70

• Mint: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)

Dynastic Legitimacy Essential

• Copies Tiberius "render unto Caesar" tribute penny (Matthew 22:21)

• 2 lines below seat = deliberate Augustan reference

• Post-Nero Year of Four Emperors stability signal

• Rome mint adopts same design for Titus shortly after

Collector Masterpiece

Biblical coin design revived by new dynasty. Vespasian links Flavian rule to Tiberius + Jesus era.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.