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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR S C
70 year| Bronze | 9.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Titus, bare, right, facing head of Domitian, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR S C
Translation:
Caesar Augusti Filius Consul Caesar Augusti Filius Praetor. Senatus Consultum.
Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Consul. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), praetor. 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 three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on one side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Vespasian (69-79 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. The coin's design reflects the importance of the imperial cult during this time, where the emperor was seen as a divine figure and the symbol of the state's power and authority.
