© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Titus and Domitian PIETAS AVGVST S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 25.5 g | 33 mm |
| 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 | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian, togate, standing left and right, holding sceptres and clasping hands; Concordia center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVST S C
Translation:
Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.36–25.66 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the political and religious values of the Roman Empire during the reign of Titus and Domitian. The obverse side of the coin depicts the busts of Titus and Domitian, while the reverse side shows the goddess Concordia standing between two pillars, with the inscription "PIETAS AVGVST S C" (Piety of the Augusti) above her head. This imagery and inscription combination highlights the importance of concordia (harmony) and pietas (piety) in Roman society, and suggests that the emperors were promoting these values as a means of maintaining stability and unity within the empire.
