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Sestertius - Vespasian ROMA S C; Roma, Tiber, Romulus, and Remus
71 year| Bronze | 25.3 g | 34.5 mm |
| 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 | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated right on the seven hills; wolf and twins to left; Tiber River to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Unabridged legend: Roma. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.72–25.78 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin brothers who founded Rome, on one side, and Vespasian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
