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Sestertius - Vespasian S C, Mars
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 72-73 |
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| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
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| Obverse description | Laureate head of Vespasian facing right, rendered with characteristic realistic portraiture typical of Flavian coinage, depicting the emperor's mature features with a furrowed brow and strong jaw. The bust is draped, with the laurel wreath clearly defined around the head. A beaded border frames the field. The encircling legend reads IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII, distributed around the periphery in bold Latin capitals. |
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| Reverse description | Mars, the god of war, depicted in full figure advancing to the right, helmeted and clad in military attire, holding a transverse spear in his right hand and a trophy over his left shoulder. The figure is rendered in dynamic stride, conveying martial vigor characteristic of Flavian imperial iconography. The senatorial authorization mark S C (Senatus Consultum) is placed prominently in the field, S to the left and C to the right of the figure. A beaded border surrounds the composition, and the field is otherwise unadorned. |
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| Mintage | ND (72-73) |
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