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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Judaea, draped, veiled, seated right under palm-tree, in attitude of mourning; behind palm-tree, Titus, in military dress, right foot on helmet, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium in left.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.31–7.36 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Titus (72-73) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD.
