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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus COS IIII
75 year| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting right, lashing his tail, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum
Translation: Consul for the fourth time
Comment
Mass varies: 6.3–7.38 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (COS IIII) (75) coin is that it 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 side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign, and it is believed that the image of Victory was included to commemorate Titus' victory in the Jewish War, which ended in 73 AD. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
