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Aureus - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian TITVS ET DOMITIANVS CAESAR PRIN IVEN
71 year| Gold | 7.1 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250041 |
|---|---|
| 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 DOMITIANVS CAESAR PRIN IVEN
Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Principes Juventutis.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, princes of the youth.
Comment
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's "Year of the Three Emperors" (71 AD). This coin was minted during a time of political instability, as the Roman Empire was transitioning from the rule of Vespasian to his sons, Titus and Domitian. The coin's design reflects this historical context, showcasing the three emperors together on the same coin.
