© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Titus and Domitian CAESER DOMITIAN COS DES II S C
72 year| Bronze | 27.6 g | 34.5 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 | 27.6 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESER 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
Note the spelling of Caesar on the reverse - probably an engraver error - differs to what's in RIC.Note S C is in exergue. It is in the lower field on RIC 487.
Mass varies: 26.36–28.9 g;
Diameter varies: 34–35 mm;
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 significant because it highlights the unique political situation of the Roman Empire during their reign, where two emperors ruled together, known as the "co-rule" system. This system was not common in Roman history and is a fascinating aspect of ancient Roman politics.
