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Denarius - Titus TR POT VIII COS VII
79 year| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Male captive kneeling in front of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIII COS VII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Septimum.
holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.3–3.49 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (TR POT VIII COS VII) (79) 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 used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it is made of silver and weighs 3 grams adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.
