Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAES AVG F COS DES IMP AVG F COS DESIG ITR S C
71 year| Bronze | 22.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian, standing left and right, both holding spears; Titus also holding parazonium and Domitian holding roll.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAES AVG F COS DESIG IMP AVG F COS DESIG ITR S C
Unabridged legend: Caesar Augusti Filius, Consul Designatus, Imperator Augusti Filius, Consul Designatus Iterum, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Caesar, son of the emperor, consul elect. Supreme commander, son of the emperor, consul elect for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
In RIC, the reverse is:
CAES AVG F COS DES IMP AVG F COS DESIG ITR S C
But the example coin is:
CAES AVG F COS DESIG IMP AVG F COS DESIG ITR S C.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of three emperors on its reverse side - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. This type of coin is known as a "family coin" because it showcases the ruling dynasty of the time. The coin's design highlights the unity and stability of the Roman Empire under the rule of these three emperors, who were known for their military victories and administrative reforms.
