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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Titus FORTVNAE REDVCI S C; Fortuna
73 year| Bronze | 24.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDVCI S C
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci. Senatus Consultum.
Returning fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.4–28 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Titus and Fortuna is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Fortuna with a caduceus, a symbol of commerce and trade, which highlights the importance of economic prosperity during Titus' reign.
