On This Day In History: Vespasian Was Elected The Roman Emperor – On July 1, 69 A.D.
AncientPages.com – On July 1, 69, Vespasian was elected the Roman Emperor. This historical event occurred during the troublesome period after Nero’s death when several Roman emperors had a succession in only one year. Aureus 75-79, AV 7.30 g. IMP CAESAR


