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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus COS VI; Roma, Romulus, and Remus
| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated right on two oval shields, feet set together, holding transverse spear in left hand, right hand on lap; to right and left, eagle flying; on ground right, miniature she-wolf and twins.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VI
Unabridged legend: Consul Sextum.
Translation: Consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7–7.37 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (COS VI; Roma, Romulus, and Remus) (77-78) coin is that it features the image of Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin brothers who founded Rome, on one side, and an image of Titus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and is considered a rare and valuable artifact from ancient Rome.
