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As - Vespasian S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 71 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Laureate head of Emperor Vespasian facing right, with a small globe positioned at the base of the neck truncation, a distinctive Flavian iconographic detail symbolising universal dominion. The portrait is rendered in the characteristically realistic Flavian style, conveying the emperor's mature, strong-featured visage. The encircling Latin legend runs along the periphery of the flan. Heavy patination and surface wear are consistent with extended circulation, partially obscuring the finer details of the die work. |
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| Reverse description | A Roman eagle stands facing on a globe, its wings fully spread in a heraldic display, with the head turned to the right. The globe beneath the eagle's talons serves as a powerful symbol of Roman world dominion. The senatorial authorisation mark S C (Senatus Consultum) is positioned in the field to either side of the eagle, as was standard practice on Flavian aes coinage produced under senatorial authority. The design is bold and centrally composed, occupying the full width of the flan. |
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| Mintage | ND (71) |
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