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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Vespasian S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 22.8 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.1–24.55 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on the reverse side. This suggests that Vespasian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD and is depicted on the obverse side, may have been associated with the god Jupiter in some way, or that the coin was intended to promote the idea of the emperor's divine authority.
