Sestertius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
75 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| 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#249724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma. Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was a popular denomination during the Roman Empire, and the Vespasian (ROMA S C; Roma and Victory) (75) variety is particularly notable for its depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, and it features an image of Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and military victories. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and the Emperor's role as a divine leader, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
