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Hemidrachm - Vespasian ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑ
| Silver | 1.57 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Galatia-Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69-79 |
| Value | ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#432467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike advancing right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin , which features Vespasian, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the inscription "ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑ" (meaning "Autocrator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus"), reflects the shift towards a more centralized and autocratic form of government under Vespasian's rule. This coin is a tangible representation of the power and influence of the Roman Empire during that time period.
