© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Sestertius T QVINCTIVS CRISPINVS SVLPIC IIIVIR A A A F F 18 BC
18 BC year| Bronze | 25.2 g | 36 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 | 25.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering around senatorial mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T QVINCTIVS CRISPINVS 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.
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Tiberius Caesar, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting in 18 BC. The coin's design also includes an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was associated with safety and well-being. This combination of images suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of Tiberius Caesar as a protector and guardian of the Roman people.
