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Sestertius - Agrippina the Elder IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII REST
| Bronze | 21.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII REST
Translation:
Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum, Restituit.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus, Caesar, son of the divine Vespasianus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that Agrippina the Elder, the empress depicted on the coin, was known for her political influence and power during the reign of her son, Emperor Nero. She was a key advisor to Nero and played a significant role in shaping Roman politics during her time.
