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Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian, togate, seated left, side by side on curule chairs, each holding branch in right hand with left hand at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV
Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Principes Juventutis.
Titus and Domitian, princes of the youth.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor to be deified after death, Vespasian, along with his sons Titus and Domitian. The coin's inscription, "TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV," means "Titus and Domitian, sons of the divine Vespasian." This highlights the significance of the coin as a representation of the Roman Empire's shift towards divinizing its rulers, a practice that would continue for centuries.
