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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Diadumenian SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 2.14–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Diadumenian coin is that it features the goddess Spes (Spes) on the reverse side, which means "hope" in Latin. This is significant because during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who issued this coin, there was a great deal of political instability and conflict within the Roman Empire. The inclusion of Spes on the coin may have been a way to promote the idea of hope and optimism during a difficult time, and to reassure the public that the empire was working towards a brighter future.
