© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Vespasian IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
| Bronze | 25.1 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Unabridged legend: Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum.
Translation: Supereme commander Titus, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.67–27.77 g;Diameter varies: 33–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Libertas on the other. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, and the image of Libertas was included to promote the idea of freedom and liberty, which was an important aspect of Roman culture.
