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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Vespasian S C; Spes
76 year| Bronze | 25.1 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.65–28.46 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vespasian (S C; Spes) (76) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes, who represents hope, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The coin's design may have been intended to symbolize the hope and renewal that Vespasian's rule brought to the empire.
