© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Vespasian PROVIDENT S C
71 year| Bronze | 10.2 g | 28 mm |
| 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 | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT S C
Translation:
Providentia. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.48–10.94 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and the goddess Providentia on the other. Providentia was the goddess of foresight and forward planning, and her presence on the coin may suggest that Vespasian was promoting the idea of careful planning and preparation during his reign.
