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Denarius - Titus PONTIF TR P COS III
74 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 | 74 |
| 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#249612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus, upright.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P COS III
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (PONTIF TR P COS III) (74) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and 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 is made of silver and weighs 3.1 grams suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin during its time.
