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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 190

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 190. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Vespasian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Vespasian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III.

The reverse shows roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left, with the legend ROMA S C.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
14
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Historical context

Vespasian ruled as Roman emperor from 69 to 79, founding the Flavian dynasty after the civil conflict of the Year of the Four Emperors. Declared emperor by his legions in July 69 and recognised by the Senate in December 69, he brought political stability, reformed the imperial financial system, and undertook extensive building projects across Rome.

Struck at the Rome mint, this bronze sestertius carries the obverse legend "IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III". The reverse bears the inscription "ROMA S C" alongside a representation of Roma, helmeted and in military dress, holding a vertical spear and Victory.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Vespasian

Design

Obverse
Head of Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left
Obverse legend
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
Reverse legend
ROMA S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 190
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
Reverse legend to match
ROMA S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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