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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Vespasian S C
72 year| Bronze | 10.2 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250118 |
|---|---|
| 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: 7.61–12.29 g;Diameter varies: 23–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vespasian As coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Libertas on the other. Libertas was a symbol of freedom and was often depicted on Roman coins during this period. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of liberty and freedom under Vespasian's rule.
