Titus Flavius Vespasianus was proclaimed emperor at Alexandria in AD 69 by Judaean officers and the governor of Egypt. As a popular commander Vespasian gained the allegiance of the Roman eastern provinces and Spain. He appointed both his sons Titus and Domitian as Caesars. After the defeat of Vitellius, the senate recognised Vespasian as emperor. Vespasian was responsible for an active building and reconstruction process in Rome - ie. the Capitol, forum and the Colosseum. In AD 70 Titus captured Jerusalem and four years later Vespasian held the censorship with Titus. Vespasian is credited with ending the civil wars and restoring relative peace. He was deified after his death in AD 79.

Coin portraits reflect his rustic origins and depict him as a benevolent and wise ruler. His aged features, a deep wrinkled brow, vertical lines above the nose, sunken cheeks and baldness are emphasised to portray a dignified and worthy emperor. After AD 70 depictions of Vespasian become more idealised.

Obv. Vespasian facing right, IMP. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
Rev. Titus and Domitian seated on curule chair, TITVS ET DOMITIAN. CAES. PRIN IV.

Obv. Laureate Vespasian right, DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS.
This commemorative coin was struck under Titus AD 80 - 81.
Rev. Victory standing left, placing a shield on a trophy, a captive below left, EX. SC.
The coin celebrates the triumph of Vespasian and Titus over the conquered Jewish nation AD 66-70.

Obv. Laureate Vespasian left, IMP. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
Rev. Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae, PON. MAX. TR. POT. COS. V. CENS.
Struck AD 74.

Obv. Laureate Vespasian left, IMP. CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII.
Rev. Winged Victory standing on a prow holding a wreath and a palm, VICTORIA AVGVST. S. C.
Minted in AD 77 the reverse honours Vespasian as triumphant emperor.