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© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Sestertius - Vespasian HONOS ET VIRTVS S C; Honos and Virtus
71 year| Bronze | 27.1 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Honos standing right, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; Virtus standing left, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOS ET VIRTVS S C
Translation:
Honos Et Virtus. Senatus Consultum.
Honour and virtue. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.66–28.65 g;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 Honos (Honor) on one side and the Roman goddess Virtus (Virtue) on the other. This symbolizes the importance of honor and virtue in Roman culture and highlights the values that the Roman Empire sought to promote.
