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Denarius - Titus and Vespasian PONTIF MAXIM
73 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAXIM
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus.
High priest.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.01–3.32 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Titus and Vespasian (PONTIF MAXIM) (73) coin from Rome, made of Silver and weighing 3.2g, features an interesting fact. The coin's reverse side depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Titus and Vespasian.
