© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Titus and Domitian CAESAR DOMITIAN COS DES II S C
72 year| Bronze | 24.8 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.8 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DOMITIAN COS DES II S C
Translation:
Caesar Domitianus Consul Designatus Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Caesar Domitian consul elect for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.53–26.06 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Titus and Domitian, on the same coin. This was a unique phenomenon in Roman coinage, as it was not common for coins to feature multiple emperors at the same time. The fact that this coin was minted during the reign of both Titus (79-81 AD) and Domitian (81-96 AD) makes it a valuable piece for collectors and historians studying the Roman Empire.
