Quinarius - Diadumenian SPES; Spes
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, standing left or right (?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES
Translation:
Spes.
Hope.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Diadumenian (SPES; Spes) coin from Rome, minted between 217-218 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side. This coin is notable for being one of the few Roman coins to feature a female deity as its main design, highlighting the importance of Spes in Roman mythology and culture.
