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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus PONTIF TR P COS IIII; Victory
75 year| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left of cista mystica; snakes on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P COS IIII
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.99–7.4 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (PONTIF TR P COS IIII; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
