Sestertius - Domitian S C, Spes

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year77-78
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1043, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1043
Obverse descriptionBust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V
(Translation: Caesar Augusti FIlius Domitianus Consul Quintum. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Domitian, consul for the fifth time.)
Reverse descriptionSpes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (77-78)  - -
Catalog ID4449382920
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