© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Vespasian S C
| Bronze | 27.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing in quadriga, right, holding branch and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 27.28–27.89 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard wage for a Roman soldier. This coin features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design also includes an image of a shield and a spear, which symbolize the military might of the Roman Empire.
