As - Vespasian S C, Spes

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year75
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#823, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.823
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VI
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Sextum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the sixth time.)
Reverse descriptionSpes standing left, holding flower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (75)  - -
Catalog ID8302784820
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