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Sestertius - Titus and Domitian PIETAS AVGVST S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 24.3 g | 34.5 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 | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250926 |
|---|---|
| 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: 20.61–28.75 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 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 features a personification of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, standing between two columns and holding a patera (a ritual offering dish) and a scepter. The inscription "PIETAS AVGVST S C" (Piety of the Augusti) on the reverse side highlights the importance of the emperors' devotion to the gods and their role as divine rulers. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman coinage from this period, providing a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the time.
