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Denarius - Titus TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
80 year| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tripod with fillets; two ravens flank dolphin above, wreath under dolphin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum Decimum, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: 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: 2.89–3.09 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P) (80) 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 was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high monetary value. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during that time period.
