Sestertius - Domitian S C, Spes

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Issuer	Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year	79
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency	Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	25.81 g
Dimensions	37 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	RIC II.1#1099, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1099

Obverse description	Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, right.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI (Translation: Caesar Augusti FIlius Domitianus Consul Sextum. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Domitian, consul for the sixth time.)
Reverse description	Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	S C (Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage	ND (79) - -
Catalog ID	9995544310
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