© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius T QVINCTIVS CRISPIN SVLPIC IIIVIR A A A F F S C 18 BC
18 BC year| Bronze | 24.3 g | 37 mm |
| 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 | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T QVINCTIVS CRISPIN SVLPIC 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
Mass varies: 19.46–29.06 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, depicting Tiberius Quinctius Crispinus Sulpic III, a Roman general and politician, on the obverse, and on the reverse, it shows the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, standing on a rock, holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizing the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Tiberius.
