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Sestertius - Titus CONGIAR PRIMVM PR DAT S C; Minerva
72 year| Bronze | 24.2 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 | 24.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus seated left on platform; attendant and citizen left; statue of Minerva, behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONGIAR PRIMVM PR DAT S C
Translation:
Congiarium Primum Populo Romano Datum. Senatus Consultum.
The first congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) given to the Roman people. 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 an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the Roman Empire.
