© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Vespasian S C
71 year| Bronze | 11.1 g | 27.5 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 | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on globe, wings spread, head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.66–12.37 g;Diameter varies: 26–28.88 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Vespasian (S C) (71) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. 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 in the Mediterranean Sea. This design was used during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD) to commemorate his military victories and to promote the empire's military strength.
