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As - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 9.8 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 | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250207 |
|---|---|
| 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: 7.6–11.77 g;Diameter varies: 26–29 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. Spes was often depicted holding a flower or a torch, symbolizing the hope for a brighter future and the light that guides the way towards it. This coin, in particular, shows Spes standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and a raised left hand, with the legend "S C" (Spes) above her head. This image represents the Roman Empire's emphasis on hope and optimism during a time of political and social change.
