As - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVST S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year74
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.7 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#734, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.734
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quintum, Censor. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fifth time, censor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, draped, standing right on prow, holding up wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGVST S C
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (74)  - -
Catalog ID3716280960
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