As - Vespasian S C, Spes

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year74
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#730, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.730
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quintum, Censor. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fifth time, censor.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising up skirt with left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (74)  - -
Catalog ID6745904450
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