Sestertius - Titus and Domitian CAESAR DOMITIAN COS DES II S C
72 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 is unusual because it was not common for Roman coins to depict multiple emperors together, especially during the same reign. It is believed that this coin was minted during a brief period of co-rule between Titus and Domitian, which lasted from 72 AD to 73 AD. This coin is a unique historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time.
