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Sestertius - Titus and Domitian S C
72 year| Bronze | 24.6 g | - |
| 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 | 24.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
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 because Titus was the emperor who succeeded his father, Vespasian, in 79 AD, while Domitian was Titus' younger brother who succeeded Titus in 81 AD. The coin was likely minted during the brief period when both emperors ruled together, making it a unique historical artifact.
