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As - Vespasian LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
71 year| Bronze | 12 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public freedom. 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 Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD, which saw the succession of four different emperors in a single year. Despite this, Vespasian was able to restore stability to the empire and rule for a decade, leaving a lasting legacy in Roman history.
