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Sestertius - Titus S C
| Bronze | 24.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fountain on plinth (Meta Sudans).
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Note this may be a modern cast forgery or tooled. The British Museum states: "The coin has been tooled, with this reverse design possibly created in modern times. Probably Spes reverse has been reworked into the Meta Sudans - the turn of her face to the left makes up half of the Janus head, and the stream of water follows the line of Spes' arm."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Titus (S C) (80-81) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 24.7 grams suggests that it was a widely used coin for everyday transactions. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during that time period.
