© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Diadumenian SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising her skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Unabridged legend: Spes Publica.
Translation: Hope of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.21–7.28 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diadumenian coin is that it features the goddess Spes (Spes) on the reverse side, which is depicted as a personification of hope. The image of Spes was meant to symbolize the hope for a prosperous and peaceful reign of the Roman emperor Diadumenian, who ruled from 217-218 AD. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the emperor's rule would bring hope and prosperity to the Roman people.
