Fausta SPES REIPVBLICAE; Rome

€1.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year326
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.12 g
Dimensions18.26 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)ROP
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#292 , OCRE#ric.7.rom.292
Obverse descriptionBust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
(Translation: Flavia Maxima Fausta, empress.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSPES REI - PVBLICAE
(Translation: Hope of the State.)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (326)  - 1st Officina (R-wreath-P) -
Catalog ID2679115800
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