As - Titus (S C; Spes) (77-78) front As - Titus (S C; Spes) (77-78) back
As - Titus (S C; Spes) (77-78) photo
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As - Titus S C; Spes

 
Bronze 10.84 g -
Description
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
10.84 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249948
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 an image of the Roman goddess Spes (Spes) on the reverse side, which is fitting since the name Titus means "hope" in Latin.