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Sestertius - Titus S C
| Bronze | 28.86 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 | 28.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (Temple of Capitoline).
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Titus (S C) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that Titus was the first Roman Emperor to be depicted on a coin with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman Emperors, and it signaled a shift in the cultural and social norms of the time.
