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Sestertius - Vespasian S C; Mars
71 year| Bronze | 26.3 g | 34 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 | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.16–26.71 g;Diameter varies: 33–34 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vespasian (S C; Mars) (71) coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side. This is significant because Vespasian, the emperor who issued the coin, was known for his military campaigns and conquests, and the inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been a way to highlight his military prowess and association with the god of war.
