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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
As - Domitian S C; Spes
| Bronze | 10.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and lifting up dress 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 an image of the Roman goddess Spes (Spes) on the reverse, which is fitting since the name Domitian means "of the household" or "of the realm" in Latin, and Spes is the goddess of hope and prosperity. This coin was likely minted during a time of economic and political stability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Spes on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the hope and prosperity that the Roman people had in their leader, Domitian.
