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As - Vespasian VESTA S C
73 year| Bronze | 11.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domed tetrastyle temple; within, figure standing, left holding patera in right and staff in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VES-TA
S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
The difference between RIC 599 and 601 is that the former has VESTA over the temple while the latter has it across the field.Mass varies: 11.29–11.71 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse side. This is significant because Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture, and her image on the coin highlights the importance of family and domestic life in Roman society. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the influence of Greek art and culture on Roman coinage during this period.
