© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 10.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 9.17–12.88 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Spes (Latin for "hope") on the reverse, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Domitian. The image of Spes was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of stability, prosperity, and hope for the future.
