© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
71 year| Bronze | 27.58 g | - |
| 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 | 27.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing right, resting left foot on helmet, inscribing OB CIV SERV on shield attached to palm-tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vespasian coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Vespasian (69-79 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the power of its rulers.
