© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
72 year| Bronze | 22.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, right foot on helmet, holding Victory in extended right hand, left arm on parazonium at side: behind her on right, two round shields.
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
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. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and subdue other nations. The use of Victory on coins was also seen as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the ancient world.
