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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Titus TR POT VIII COS VII; Venus
79 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Venus, naked except for slight drapery round thighs, standing right, resting left arm on column, holding helmet in extended right hand and transverse spear in left.
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: 2.81–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (AD 79-81). The inclusion of Venus on the coinage of Titus may have been a nod to his reputation as a benevolent and cultured ruler, as well as a way to promote the ideals of Roman culture and values.
