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Denarius - Titus PON MAX TR P COS V
76 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P COS V
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quintum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (PON MAX TR P 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. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.1 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value, likely used for larger transactions. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during that time period.
