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

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 80-81
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.8 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Reference(s) RIC II.1#399, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.399
Obverse description Divus 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
(Translation: Divus Augustus Pater. The divine emperor (Augustus), father [of the nation].)
Reverse description Legend surrounding large S C.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IMP 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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Mint
Mintage ND (80-81) - -
Numisquare ID 3760943850
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