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Sestertius T QVINCTI CRISPIN SVLP IIIVIR A A A F F S C 18 BC
18 BC year| Bronze | 19.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T QVINCTI CRISPIN SVLP IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Translation:
Titus Quinctius Crispinus Sulpicianus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Titus Quinctius Crispinus Sulpicianus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Tiberius Quinctius Crispinus, who was a Roman general and statesman. He was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire and his role in the Roman Senate. The coin was minted in 18 BC, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time.
