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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Titus COS V
76 year| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on low round garlanded base, wings spread, head right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V
Translation:
Consul Quintum.
Consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.35–3.38 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 representation 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 dominance.
