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Æ - Titus TR POT COS VI CENSOR S C; Mars
| Bronze | 9.48 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars advancing left, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS VI CENSOR S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Censor, Senatus Consultum.
holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, censor, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conflict or victory, and the image of Mars was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
