© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Vespasian PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes
76 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250397 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.31–3.39 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (PRINCEPS IVVENTVT; Spes) coin is that it features the goddess Spes (Spes) on the reverse, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Spes is the goddess of hope and is often shown holding a flower or a torch, symbolizing the light and positivity that hope brings. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that highlights the importance of hope and optimism in ancient Roman culture.
