Sestertius - Titus S C, Spes

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year74
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.8 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#739, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.739
Obverse descriptionHead of Titus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS III CENS
(Translation: Titus Caesar Vespasianus Imperator, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Censor. Titus Caesar Vespasianus, supreme commander (Imperator), [high] priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, censor.)
Reverse descriptionSpes standing left, holding flower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (74)  - -
Catalog ID6058091420
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