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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 27.5 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 | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249969 |
|---|---|
| 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: 8.4–11.61 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Domitian (S C; Spes) (77-78) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 9.7 g is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes, who represents hope, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 77 to 78 AD. The image of Spes on the coin symbolizes the hope and optimism that the Roman people had in their leaders and the future of their empire.
