Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian in 74 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The Spes reverse was struck between 73 and 78 for the As denomination. Although worn, the end of the obverse legend can be made out to be COS V CENS fixing the date of production to 74 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Vespasian facing right; around, [IMP] CAES VESP AVG COS V CE[NS]
Reverse Description
Spes standing facing left holding a flower with her right hand; in the field divided by the figure, S C
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
74 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.36 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.560 a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 80 Pages
