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Sestertius - Titus S C; Mars
| Bronze | 25.3 g | 35 mm |
| 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 | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.55–25.99 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Titus (S C; Mars) coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and symbolism. On one side, it depicts a portrait of Emperor Titus, while on the other side, it shows a representation of the god Mars, the Roman god of war. This combination of a human ruler and a deity was a common motif in Roman coinage, but the specific pairing of Titus and Mars on this coin is particularly noteworthy. It suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate a significant military victory or event during Titus' reign, and serves as a testament to the importance of military power and the divine approval of the Roman state.
