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Denarius Titia: Quintus Titius; Q•TITI 90 BC
90 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.81 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 90 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pegasus springing right; moneyer mark on tablet below.
Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q•TITI
Translation: Quintus Titius
Comment
Mutunus Tutunus was the Roman equivalent of Priapus, a Greek minor fertility god.The gens Titia was a plebeian family at Rome rarely mentioned in the Republican period, and who did not rise out of obscurity till a very late time. None of its members obtained the consulship under the Republic, and the first person of the name who held this office was Marcus Titius in 31 BC.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used as a standard unit of currency in ancient Rome and was equivalent to 10 asses, which were the smallest bronze coins used in everyday transactions. Over time, the value of the Denarius coin fluctuated due to inflation and debasement, but it remained an important part of the Roman economy until the fall of the Roman Empire.
