Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C) (71) front Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C) (71) back
Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian (TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C) (71) photo
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Sestertius - Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C

71 year
Bronze 24.77 g -
Description
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
24.77 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#248938
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Titus and Domitian seated right and left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TITVS ET D CAESAR VESPASIANVS S C

Translation:
Titus Et Domitianus, Caesares, Vespasianus, Senatus Consultum.
Titus and Domitian, Caesars, Vespasian. 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 strength of the Roman Empire under their leadership.