Sestertius - Vespasian FIDES EXERCITVVM S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#156, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.156
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the third time.)
Reverse descriptionHands clasped over aquila on prow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES EXERCITVVM S C
(Translation: Fides Exercituum. Senatus Consultum. Loyalty of the Army. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID4862047610
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