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EMPIRE, BRONZE SESTERTIUS OF CLAUDIUS, Rome, ca. 41-42, 24.531g, 6h. RIC 99. Lovely dark green patina. A bold portrait and a finely detailed reverse die. Choice extremely fine
Spes was one of the divine personifications in the Imperial cult of the Virtues. Spes Augusta was Hope associated with the capacity of the emperor as Augustus to ensure blessed conditions. Like Salus (Salvation, Security) and Victoria (Victory), Spes was a power that had to come from the gods in contrast to divine powers that resided within the individual such as Virtus (Virtue) or Fides (Faith).
Spes was one of the divine personifications in the Imperial cult of the Virtues. Spes Augusta was Hope associated with the capacity of the emperor as Augustus to ensure blessed conditions. Like Salus (Salvation, Security) and Victoria (Victory), Spes was a power that had to come from the gods in contrast to divine powers that resided within the individual such as Virtus (Virtue) or Fides (Faith).