As - Titus (S C; Victory) (79) front As - Titus (S C; Victory) (79) back
As - Titus (S C; Victory) (79) photo
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As - Titus S C; Victory

79 year
Bronze 12.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
79
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12.91 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#250837
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
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 the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.