Sestertius - Vespasian VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C, Victory

€248,939.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.58 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#57, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.57
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Pontifex Maximum, Tribunicia Potestate. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing right, resting left foot on helmet, inscribing OB CIV SERV on shield attached to palm-tree.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID7755335750
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