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Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian CAESAR AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES II S C
71 year| Bronze | 25.1 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249036 |
|---|---|
| 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: CAESAR AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES II S C
Translation:
Caesar Augusti Filius, Designatus, Imperator Augusti Filius, Consul Designatus Secundum, 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 one side, which was a unique design choice for Roman coins at the time. This coin was minted during a period of political stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Flavian dynasty, which saw the rule of these three emperors in succession. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the unity and continuity of the Roman state, and it is a rare example of a coin that features multiple rulers together.
