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

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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
Weight24.6 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#400, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.400
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 AVG PATER
(Translation: Divus Augustus, Pater [Patriae]. 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 REST
(Translation: Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum, Restituit. 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, has restored [this coin].)
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MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID2116561420
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