Denarius - Titus (IMP XIII) (77-78) front Denarius - Titus (IMP XIII) (77-78) back
Denarius - Titus (IMP XIII) (77-78) photo
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Denarius - Titus IMP XIII

 
Silver 3.1 g 18.5 mm
Description
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
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#249895
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sow left, with three piglets.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP XIII

Translation:
Imperator Tertium Decimum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 13th time.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.76–3.51 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (IMP XIII) (77-78) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who was known for his military conquests and his role in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 77-81 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.