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Sestertius - Vespasian S P Q R ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS PVBLICAE
71 year| Bronze | 26.8 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 | 26.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS PVBLICAE
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Adsertori Libertatis Publicae.
The senate and the Roman people to the defenders of public liberty.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.89–27.67 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and the letters "S P Q R ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS PVBLICAE" on the other, which translates to "The Senate and People of Rome, Restorers of Public Liberty." This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, following the Year of the Four Emperors, and Vespasian's rule marked the beginning of the Flavian dynasty, which saw a period of relative stability and prosperity in the empire.
