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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Titus PROVIDENT S C
| Bronze | 10.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, on which are palmettes and volutes, right and left of raised slab in center; in front, door with four panels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENT S C
Translation:
Providentia. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight. 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 Titus, who was the Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Jewish rebels in Judea, as well as his construction projects in Rome, including the Colosseum.
