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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ - Vespasian PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS S C; Victory
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum, Censor, Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time, censor, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over other nations.
