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As - Augustus IMP T CAES AVG RESTITVIT S C
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 25 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 | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on globe, head right, wings spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T CAES AVG RESTITVIT S C
Translation:
Imperator Titus Caesar Augustus Restituit. Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin]. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.01–10.51 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The image of Augustus on the coin was meant to symbolize his authority and power as the emperor, while the image of Roma represented the idea of the Roman state and its dominance over the empire. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of the emperor's role as the protector and leader of the Roman people.
