© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVST S C; Victory
74 year| Bronze | 10.7 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing right on prow, holding up wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.96–11.15 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin.
