© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian T ET DOM C EX S C
70 year| Bronze | 25.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian seated left and right on platforms; two lictors carrying fasces, center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: T ET DOM C EX S C
Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Ex Senatus Consultum.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, by 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 a rare combination of three emperors on its reverse side - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. This type of coin is known as a "Trio" coin and was minted during a brief period in Roman history when all three emperors ruled simultaneously. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and stability of the Roman Empire under their leadership.
