As - Vespasian VICTORIA NAVALIS S C, Victory

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72-73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.8 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#406, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.406
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quartum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA NAVALIS S C
(Translation: Victoria Navalis. Senatus Consultum. Naval victory. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72-73)  - -
Catalog ID9891800110
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