As - Claudius (IMP TITVS VESP REST S C; Constantia) (80-81) front As - Claudius (IMP TITVS VESP REST S C; Constantia) (80-81) back
As - Claudius (IMP TITVS VESP REST S C; Constantia) (80-81) photo
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As - Claudius IMP TITVS VESP REST S C; Constantia

 
Bronze 11.01 g -
Description
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
11.01 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251280
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Constantia standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP TITVS VESP REST S C

Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian has restored [this coin], 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 the Roman emperor Claudius, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, but also for his controversial personal life and alleged poisoning of his own family members.