Sestertius - Domitian S C, Spes

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year80-81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.17 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#276, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.276
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR DIVI AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII
(Translation: Caesar, Divi Augusti Filius, Domitianus, Consul Septimum. Caesar, son of the divine emperor (Augustus), Domitian, consul for the seventh 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 (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID8747373380
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