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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Claudius IMP T VESPAN AVG REST S C; Spes
| Bronze | 26.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T VESPAN AVG REST S C
Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Claudius. The image of Spes was often used to promote the idea of hope and prosperity for the Roman people, and it was believed to have a positive impact on the economy and trade.
