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Aureus - Titus PONTIF TRI POT
73 year| Gold | 7.29 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.29 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TRI POT
Unabridged legend: Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate.
Translation: [High] priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.02-7.33 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (PONTIF TRI POT) (73) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was used as a means of currency throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (73) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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