Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IV) (69-70) front Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IV) (69-70) back
Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IV) (69-70) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IV

 
Silver 3.3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
69-70
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248887
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Titus and Domitian riding right, with right hands outstretched

Script: Latin

Lettering: TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IV

Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Principes Juventutis.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, princes of the youth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor to be depicted with a beard, Titus, who was known for his military conquests and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.