Sestertius - Vespasian LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public freedom. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Vespasian and the goddess Libertas is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Vespasian was the fourth emperor to rule during the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of political upheaval in 69 AD when multiple factions vied for control of the empire. Despite this instability, Vespasian's reign marked a period of relative peace and stability, and his coinage, including the Sestertius, reflects this. The image of Libertas on the coin may symbolize Vespasian's efforts to restore order and freedom to the empire after a period of strife.
