As - Vespasian S C

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.2 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1202, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1202
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quartum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing front on globe, wings spread, head right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID4305659150
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