© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian S C; Spes
79 year| Bronze | 11.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250849 |
|---|---|
| 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: 9.4–11.94 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Domitian (S C; Spes) (79) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.2 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 81 to 96 AD. The image of Spes was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, symbolizing the hope and prosperity that the Roman Empire brought to its citizens.
