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© Bertolami Fine Arts
Denarius - Titus TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII; Venus
79 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 18.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quartum Decimum, Consul Septimum.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, Supreme commander (Imperator) for the 14th time, consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.16–3.26 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.68 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Venus was meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire, and it was believed to bring good fortune to the coin's owner.
