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Sestertius - Titus S P Q R OB CIVES SERVATOS
| Bronze | 23.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OB CIVES SERVATOS
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Titus, who was the emperor of Rome from 79 to 81 AD, and son of the famous emperor Vespasian. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that Titus's reign was marked by several significant events, including the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Despite this, Titus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and infrastructure.
