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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Titus TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
80 year| Silver | 5.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 80 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Square seat draped, three crescents in semicircular frame above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum Decimum, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 15th time, consul for the eighth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–11.24 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign, and it is believed that the image of Victory was included to commemorate Titus' victory in the Jewish War, which ended in 73 AD. The coin's design and imagery reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
