© 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 CERES AVGVST; Ceres
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres standing left, holding corn ears, poppy, and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVGVST
Translation:
Ceres Augusta.
Ceres, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.71–3.83 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and the fact that the Roman Empire was heavily reliant on agriculture for its economy and food supply. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery would have served as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence, and would have been recognized and respected throughout the empire.
