Sestertius - Vespasian MARS VICTOR S C, Mars and Victory

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Issuer	Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year	71
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency	Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	26.45 g
Dimensions	23 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	RIC II.1#91, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.91

Obverse description	Head of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III (Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Vespasian, emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the third time.)
Reverse description	Mars, in military dress, advancing left, holding Victory and trophy.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	MARS VICTOR S C (Translation: Mars, the victorious. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage	ND (71) - -
Catalog ID	1476934340
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