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Sestertius - Vespasian S C
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#249100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple of Isis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vespasian (S C) (71) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Libertas on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the values and ideals of the era. The use of bronze in the coin's construction also speaks to the empire's economy and trade networks, as bronze was a widely used metal in the ancient world.
