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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Titus VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
72 year| Bronze | 8.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right to place wreath on standard, also holding palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.76–10.08 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and authority was a common theme in Roman art and propaganda, and it continued to be used on coins and other artifacts for centuries.
