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Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAES AVG F DESIG IMP AVG F COS DESIG ITER S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 71 |
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| Weight | 25.7 g |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped bust of Vespasian facing right, rendered in the unidealized Flavian portrait style that emphasises the emperor's mature physiognomy — prominent brow, strong jaw, and closely cropped hair. The effigy is positioned centrally on the flan, with the drape indicated at the shoulder. A circumferential Latin legend borders the field, encircling the imperial portrait and proclaiming Vespasian's full titulature. The naturalistic, individualistic treatment of the facial features asserts dynastic authority and distinguishes Flavian portraiture from the more idealised Julio-Claudian tradition. |
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| Obverse lettering | IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III (Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the third time.) |
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| Reverse lettering | CAES AVG F DESIG IMP AVG F COS DESIG ITER S C (Translation: Caesar Augusti Filius, Designatus, Imperator Augusti Filius, Consul Designatus Iterum, Senatus Consultum. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), [consul] elect. Supreme commander (Imperator), son of the emperor (Augustus), consul elect for the second time. Decree of the senate.) |
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