As - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C) (71) front As - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C) (71) back
As - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C) (71) photo
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As - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C

71 year
Bronze 9.16 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
71
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.16 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#248947
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Titus and Domitian riding right, both raising hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: T ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVVENT S C

Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Principes Juventutis, Senatus Consultum.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, prince of the youth, 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 three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on one side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to showcase the power and succession of rulers.