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Sestertius - Claudius SPES AVGVSTA S C; Spes
| Bronze | 27.9 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.9 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES AVGVSTA S C
Unabridged legend: Spes Augusta. Senatus Consultum
Translation: Venerable hope. Decree of the senate
Comment
Mass varies: 25.69–30 g;Diameter varies: 34–37 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Claudius (SPES AVGVSTA S C; Spes) coin is that it features the goddess Spes (Latin for "hope") on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period.
