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As - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 9.99 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 | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.99 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250208 |
|---|---|
| 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
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. This coin, in particular, shows Spes standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and a raised left hand, with a small figure of a child (Cupid) standing next to her. This design was meant to convey the idea of hope and prosperity for the Roman Empire under Domitian's rule.
