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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVEN
71 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian, togate, seated left, side by side on curule chairs, each holding branch in right hand with left hand at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAESARES PRIN IVEN
Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Principes Juventutis.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, princes of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.45 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on the obverse (front side), which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to showcase the ruling dynasty. This coin, in particular, was minted during the reign of Vespasian (69-79 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns, and his sons Titus (79-81 AD) and Domitian (81-96 AD), who went on to rule the empire after his death. The coin's reverse (back side) features the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance and power.
