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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Titus IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter
76 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter, bearded, naked, standing front, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over low garlanded altar and holding long vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS CVSTOS
Translation:
Iovis Custos.
To Jupiter, the guardian.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.32–3.6 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.64 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of Titus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Jupiter on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence, while the image of Titus represents the authority and leadership of the emperor.
