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Denarius - Titus TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII; Venus
79 year| Silver | 3.36 g | - |
| 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 | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250778 |
|---|---|
| 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
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.
