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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Titus NEP RED; Neptune
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Neptune standing left, resting right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEP RED
Translation:
Neptuno Redux.
Neptune who brings back [the emperor in safety by sea].
Comment
Mass varies: 3.06–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Titus (NEP RED; Neptune) coin features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Neptune in Roman mythology and religion. Neptune was considered a powerful deity who controlled the oceans and was often associated with natural disasters, such as storms and earthquakes. The inclusion of Neptune on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire wanted to emphasize its connection to the god and perhaps even sought to appease him through the minting of this coin.
