Sestertius - Vespasian 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
Weight27.6 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#260, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.260
Obverse descriptionDivus Vespasian seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESP
(Translation: Divus Augustus Vespasianus. The divine emperor (Augustus) Vespasian.)
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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Mint
MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID9102955390
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