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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 318 (as)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 318 (as). Denomination: As. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Domitian, laureate, left, with the legend CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII.

The reverse shows spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and lifting up dress with left, with the legend S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at Rome under the authority of Titus, this bronze as portrays his younger brother and eventual successor, Domitian. The obverse features Domitian's laureate head accompanied by the legend "CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII". The reverse depicts Spes, draped and advancing left, holding a flower up in her right hand and lifting her dress with her left, flanked by the inscription "S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Head of Domitian, laureate, left
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and lifting up dress with left
Obverse legend
CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII
Reverse legend
S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 318 (as)
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII
Reverse legend to match
S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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