Denarius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 76-77 |
Value | 1 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#249826 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS IVVENTVT
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes) coin from Rome, minted between 76-77 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which is an interesting fact about this coin.