Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV) (69-71) front Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV) (69-71) back
Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV) (69-71) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian TITVS ET DOMITIANVS PRIN IV

 
Silver 3.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
69-71
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.28 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250294
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 depicted with a beard, Titus, who was also known for his military campaigns against the Jewish rebels in Judea and his construction of the Colosseum.