© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Titus GENIO P R S C; Genius
| Bronze | 10.9 g | 27 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 | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar and holding cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO P R S C
Translation:
Genio Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum.
Genius of the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.31–11.49 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 Venus on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of love and beauty in Roman culture.
