Sestertius - Augustus (IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII) (80-81) front Sestertius - Augustus (IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII) (80-81) back
Sestertius - Augustus (IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII) (80-81) photo
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Sestertius - Augustus IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

 
Bronze 24.99 g -
Description
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
24.99 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251201
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend surrounding large S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

Translation:
Imperator Titus Caesar, Divi Vespasiani Filius, Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum.
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.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's military power and territorial expansion during that time. The coin's design also includes various symbols and inscriptions that reflect the political and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during this period.