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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Drusus Caesar IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST
80 year| Bronze | 10.4 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 80 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST
Translation:
Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Restituit.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin].
Comment
Mass varies: 10.05–11.59 g;Diameter varies: 26–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Drusus Caesar, who was the son of the Roman emperor Tiberius and a prominent military leader during his time. Despite his achievements, Drusus died at a young age, and his coinage was issued posthumously as a way to honor his memory and legacy. This coin, in particular, was minted in Rome in 80 AD and is made of bronze, weighing 10.4 grams. It is an example of the standard circulation coinage of the Roman Empire during that time period.
