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Denarius - Titus COS V
76 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, standing front on low garlanded base, head left, holding thunderbolt in claws.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V
Unabridged legend: Consul Quintum.
Translation: Consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.16–3.44 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (COS V) (76) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Victory on the coin was a symbol of the Roman Empire's military power and victory, and it was a common motif on coins during this time period.
