© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Vespasian ROMA ET AVGVSTVS COS ITERVM TRIBVN POT S C; Roma and Victory
70 year| Bronze | 22.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing left, leaning on sceptre, accepting statue of Victory from Roma standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA ET AVGVSTVS COS ITERVM TRIBVN POT S C
Translation:
Roma Et Augustus, Consul Iterum, Tribunicia Potestate, Senatus Consultum.
Rome and the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power, decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian (AD 69-79). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The inclusion of the goddess Victory on this coin may have been a way for Vespasian to promote his military achievements and reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a dominant world power.
