© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Agrippa IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Neptune
| Bronze | 10.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Neptune standing left, holding dolphin in right and trident in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T VESP AVG REST S C
Unabridged legend: Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Supereme commander Titus Vespasian, emperor, has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.33–11.19 g;Diameter varies: 27–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used to promote the Roman Empire's maritime trade and naval power.
