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 12.25 g 26 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
12.25 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249376
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 the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins, particularly 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 trophy, as seen on this coin.