Sestertius - Titus S P Q R OB CIV SER
74 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| 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#249647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OB CIV SER
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos.
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Titus (S P Q R OB CIV SER) (74) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD. Titus was known for his military campaigns, including the siege of Jerusalem, which led to the destruction of the city and the Second Temple. The coin's design may have been meant to commemorate Titus' military victories and reinforce his image as a powerful and successful leader.
