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Denarius - Titus TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
79 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male captive kneeling in front of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quartum Decimum, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 14th time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Titus, who was the emperor of Rome from 79 to 81 AD, and his title "TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P" stands for "Tribunicia Potestate VIIII, Imperator XIIII, Consul VII, Pater Patriae" which translates to "Tribune of the Plebeians for the seventh time, Imperator for the twelfth time, Consul for the seventh time, Father of the Fatherland". This coin was minted during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.
