© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Vespasian S C
74 year| Bronze | 6.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.07–6.58 g;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 representation of the goddess Libertas on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Year of the Four Emperors, and Vespasian's rule marked a period of relative stability and prosperity. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, reflect the economic and political conditions of the time.
