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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Titus VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
72 year| Bronze | 25 g | 32 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, bare to hips, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing VIC AVG in two lines on shield attached to palm-tree, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.1–26.83 g;Diameter varies: 31–33 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Titus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was a powerful and invincible force.
