© 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 PROVIDENT S C
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Garlanded 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
Mass varies: 8.13–10.51 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
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 emperor of Rome from 79 to 81 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Jewish rebels in Judea, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
