© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes
75 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| 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#249696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVT
Unabridged legend: Principes Juventutis
Translation: Prince of the youth
Comment
Mass varies: 7–7.45 g;Diameter varies: 20–20.9 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes) (75) coin is that it features the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the late 1st century AD. The depiction of Spes on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of hope and optimism during a time of political and social change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (75) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes) (75) coin.
