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As - Titus AETERNIT AVG S C; Aeternitas
| Bronze | 10.1 g | - |
| 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 | 10.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aeternitas standing right, resting left foot on globe, holding sceptre and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNIT AVG S C
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.715–11.24 g;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 goddess Aeternitas, who represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Titus, who was known for his efforts to promote the idea of eternal Rome and the Roman Empire's enduring power. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the empire's aspirations for longevity and perpetuity.
