© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 73-74 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes standing left, holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.8–11.58 g;Diameter varies: 28–33.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Domitian (S C; Spes) (73-74) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.8 g is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Domitian. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire, making it a tangible piece of history that connects us to the daily lives of ancient Romans.
