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Aureus - Titus CERES AVGVST; Ceres
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST
Translation:
Ceres Augusta.
Ceres, the venerable.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Titus (CERES AVGVST; Ceres) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and infrastructure after the destruction caused by his father, Emperor Vespasian. The coin's design features the goddess Ceres, who was the patron deity of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side, symbolizing the empire's prosperity and abundance. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.
