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Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian T IMP CAESAR COS DES II CAESAR DOMIT COS DES II S C
71 year| Bronze | 25.5 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 | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titus and Domitian standing front, both holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: T IMP CAESAR COS DES II CAESAR DOMIT COS DES II S C
Translation:
Titus, Imperator, Caesar, Consul Designatus Secundum, Caesar, Domitianus, Consul Designatus Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Titus, supereme commander (Imperator), Caesar, consul elect for the second time. Caesar Domitian, consul elect for the second time, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.01–27.53 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of three Roman emperors, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian, on the obverse (front side), which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to showcase the ruling dynasty.
