Denarius - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes) (76-77) front Denarius - Domitian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes) (76-77) back
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Denarius - Domitian PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#249826
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.