© 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 P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS
72 year| Bronze | 25.6 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Patri Patriae, Ob Cives Servatos.
The senate and the Roman people to the father of the nation and saviour of the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.33–26.95 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 an image of a Roman citizen holding a shield and spear on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of the Roman citizen on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman people, and the coin's bronze material was a common choice for coins during this time period due to its durability and affordability.
