Denarius - Titus (72-73) front Denarius - Titus (72-73) back
Denarius - Titus (72-73) photo
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Denarius - Titus

 
Silver 3.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
72-73
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250483
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Titus standing right in quadriga, holding branch and sceptre.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.88–3.39 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Titus (72-73) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79-81 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD.