© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Vespasian S C; Spes
74 year| Bronze | 9.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising up skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.56–10.71 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Vespasian (S C; Spes) (74) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Spes (Spes), who represents hope, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the hope and renewal that Vespasian's rule brought to the empire.
