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Aureus - Titus TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P; Venus
79 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum Decimum, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 15th time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P; Venus) (79) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and the image of Venus was seen as a symbol of the empire's wealth, prosperity, and cultural achievements.
