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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Titus BONVS EVENTVS AVGVSTI; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 79-80 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, naked, standing left, holding patera in right and corn-ears and poppy in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONVS EVENTVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Bonus Eventus Augusti.
Good success of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (BONVS EVENTVS AVGVSTI; Bonus Eventus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was used as a means of propaganda to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and the emperor's divine right to rule.
