Sestertius - Vespasian (S C; Victory and Judaea) (70) front Sestertius - Vespasian (S C; Victory and Judaea) (70) back
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Sestertius - Vespasian S C; Victory and Judaea

70 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
70
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
References
Numista
N#248896
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory standing right, inscribing VIC AVG on shield attached to palm-tree; Judaea seated right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was also used for trade. It was an important part of the Roman Empire's economy.