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Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAES AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES ITER S C
71 year| Bronze | 23.23 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 | 23.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249043 |
|---|---|
| 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 DES IMP AVG F COS DES ITER S C
Translation:
Caesar Augusti Filius, Designatus, Imperator Augusti Filius, Consul Designatus Iterum, Senatus Consultum.
Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), [consul] elect. Supreme commander (Imperator), son of the emperor (Augustus), consul elect for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of three Roman emperors - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian - on the same coin, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and military upheaval, and the joint representation of these three emperors may have been intended to convey a sense of unity and stability. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "CAES AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES ITER S C," highlights the emperors' titles and roles, further emphasizing their authority and legitimacy.
