Sestertius - Augustus IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year80-81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.99 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC II.1#404, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.404
Obverse descriptionDivus Augustus, radiate, seated left on throne with back, feet on stool, holding branch in right hand and long vertical sceptre in left: altar to left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
(Translation: Divus Augustus Pater. The divine emperor (Augustus), father [of the nation].)
Reverse descriptionLegend surrounding large S C.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
(Translation: Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum. Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time.)
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MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID1784262500
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