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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Vespasian LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C; Libertas
71 year| Bronze | 26.09 g | - |
| 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 | 26.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding wreath and rod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Libertas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Freedom of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vespasian (LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C; Libertas) coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Vespasian. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD) and was used as a means of promoting the idea of Roman liberty and the emperor's role as a champion of freedom. The coin's design and message were meant to resonate with the Roman people and reinforce the idea that Vespasian's rule was a return to the traditional Roman values of liberty and freedom.
