As - Vespasian PROVIDEN S C
74 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN S C
Translation:
Providentia, Senatus Consultum.
Foresight, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vespasian As coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military might. The coin's reverse side depicts a Roman warship, known as a "quadrireme," which was a symbol of the empire's naval power and dominance over the seas. This design was specifically chosen by Vespasian to promote his military victories and to demonstrate the empire's strength and superiority.
