© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Titus DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP F VESPASIAN S C
| Bronze | 23.2 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 81-82 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Divus Titus seated left on curule chair, holding branch, various arms around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP F VESPASIAN S C
Unabridged legend: Divo Augustus, Titus Divi Vespasiani Filius, Vespasiano, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: The divine emperor Titus, son of the divine Vespasianus, for Vespasian. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.16–24.83 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Titus, who was the emperor of Rome from 79 to 81 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Jewish rebels in Judea, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
