As - Titus (VICTORIA NAVALIS S C; Victory) (72) front As - Titus (VICTORIA NAVALIS S C; Victory) (72) back
As - Titus (VICTORIA NAVALIS S C; Victory) (72) photo
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As - Titus VICTORIA NAVALIS S C; Victory

72 year
Bronze 9 g 25 mm
Description
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
9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249322
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA NAVALIS S C

Translation:
Victoria Navalis. Senatus Consultum.
Naval victory. 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 one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Titus on the other. This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and was likely used as a symbol of the Roman Empire's military power and victory.