Sestertius - Titus S C; Victory
72 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus standing left, resting right foot on prow, holding Victory and spear; two supplicants and palm-tree to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Titus (S C; Victory) (72) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and victories during Titus' rule.
