© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Titus
73 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus standing in quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.15–3.13 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Titus (73) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD. Titus was known for his military campaigns, including the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, and his construction projects in Rome, such as the Colosseum. The coin's design was meant to promote Titus' image as a strong and powerful leader, and it was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire.
