Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 241
Ruler
Vespasian
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
71 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
24.44g
Diameter
33mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III

Head of Vespasian, laureate, right

Reverse

PAX AVGVSTI S C

Pax standing right, setting fire to arms; Column surmounted by Minerva, left, lance and shield resting against it; lighted altar, right

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