16-19mm, 2.97 -3.22g

These coins are part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information  for more information.

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16mm, 3.48g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View https://www.silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information.

Nerva was born around AD 30 in the Umbrian hill town of Narnia. He became a distinguished lawyer as well as being a close friend to the emperor Nero. He was fortunate that this was not detrimental to his future career and he went on to hold 2 consulships under the Flavian emperors. Although he was implicated in the plot to assassinate Domitian he was immediately elevated to the throne.
Nerva made an inspired choice in appointing the most general of the day, Trajan, as his heir. Although Nerva only reigned for sixteen months he instigated a number of popular reforms and brought stability back to the administration. His coinage is of interest as some of his reforms are commemorated especially on the sestertius.
Nerva was considered to be the first of the five good emperors who ruled during the period when the empire was at the zenith of its power.

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17mm, 3.12g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View https://www.silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information.

The elder son of Vespasian Titus was a close friend of Britannicus with whom he was educated. Serving as a military tribune in Britain, where is was present during the campaign against Boudicea, and Germany. In AD 67 he accompanied his father to Judaea as commander of Legion XV. When Vespasian returned to Rome in AD 69 to bid for emperor Titus assumed supreme command in the Jewish war. In AD 70 he captured Jerusalem and ended the Jewish revolt.

Returning to Rome Titus enjoyed a magnificent triumph with his father who was now emperor. Taken into government and made co emperor by Vespasian he was accorded a significant share of the imperial coinage before succeeding as emperor upon the death of Vespasian in AD 79.

Although Titus only ruled for 2 years his reign is probably best known for the destruction of Pompeii when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. The country also suffered from plague and there was also a devastating fire in Rome which destroyed the imperial mint on Capitoline Hill. One of the highlights of his reign was the dedication of the Amphitheatrum Flavium better known as the Colosseum. This became one of Rome’s principal landmarks. Titus died aged only 42 in AD 81 and was succeeded by his younger brother Domitian.

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18mm, 3.08g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View https://www.silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information.

Son of a middle-class tax collector Vespasian entered the military where he had a successful career. As commander of Legion II he played an important part in the invasion of Britain in AD 43. He is created with capturing forts at Hod Hill and Maiden Castle as well as the Isle of Wight. Retired by the time of the Jewish uprising Nero instructed him to quell the revolt and appointed him as supreme commander in the East. With help from his eldest son Titus he was successful. Meanwhile Nero had committed suicide and the empire had plunged into civil war. After three emperors had been proclaimed in quick succession Vespasian decided to make his own bid and was proclaimed emperor by his own troops in AD 69.

Returning to Rome his authority was established following the demise of Vitellius and the advance of armies who were loyal to his cause. Establishing the Flavian dynasty Vespasian marked the return of strong government with discipline being restored to the armies. Upon the return of Titus in AD 70 Vespasian enjoyed a magnificent triumph with his son who he created a full partner in the government of the empire.

Vespasian’s simple lifestyle and industry soon made him popular after the excess of previous years. When Vespasian died in AD 79 he was deified and there was genuine sorrow. His final words are alleged to have been I think I am becoming a god. Vespasian’s reign saw the opening of many provincial mints especially in the east.

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18mm, 3.24g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information 

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18mm, 3.00g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information 

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17x18mm, 3.13g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information 

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16mm, 3.29g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information 

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16x18mm, 3.26g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information 

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17x18mm, 3.29g

This coin is part of the Westbury Sub Mendip hoard of 188 Roman silver denari, found during 2016 by a metal detectorist, the hoard was subject of an archaeological excavation and was declared Treasure under The Treasure Act. With no museum wishing to acquire the coins they were returned to the finder and made available to private collectors by us. View silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-westbury-sub-mendip-hoard/ for more information 

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