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Sestertius - Titus FORTVNAE REDVCI S C; Fortuna
76 year| Bronze | 28.85 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 28.85 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, with 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
The reverse legend is sometimes spaced FO-RTVNAE REDVCISource: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Titus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
