Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Emperor Vespasian (c. AD 70)

Vespasian Silver Denarius – Fortune Restored (NGC Certified) — Empire Stabilizer

Authentic NGC-certified silver denarius of Vespasian (70 AD) — Flavian founder restores stability post-Year of Four Emperors, minted Lugdunum celebrating Fortuna Redux prosperity.

Restoration Design

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

• Reverse: Fortuna left w/ ship prow + cornucopia / "COS ITER FORT RED"

• Legacy: RIC-1105 (R2) western mint rarity

Technical Specifications

• Material: AR silver (3.37g quality strike)

• Denomination: Denarius (standard empire currency)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: AD 70

• Mint: Lugdunum (Lyon, France)

Civil War Recovery Essential

• Ends 69 AD chaos (Galba/Otho/Vitellius/Nero collapse)

• Italian-born first emperor since Augustus

• Rebuilds treasury drained by civil wars

• Ship prow = naval power restoration symbol

Collector Masterpiece

Vespasian's silver stability miracle. Flavian dynasty begins after Rome's year of chaos.

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