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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ - Domitian COS V PRINCEPS IVVENTVT S C; Spes
| Bronze | 8.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V PRINCEPS IVVENTVT S C
Translation:
Consul Quintum, Princeps Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the fifth time, prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.17–9 g;Diameter varies: 24–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Domitian. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of hope and optimism, possibly as a way to boost morale or to promote the idea of a brighter future under Domitian's rule.
