Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Titus (under Vespasian)

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Titus, son and heir of the emperor Vespasian, in 72 or 73 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts Neptune, the god of the sea, standing on a globe and holding a sceptre. He is identified by the legend 'NE[P] RED'. This refers to the return to Rome of Vespasian and his son Titus after their military conquests in the Middle East.

Early in his reign, Vespasian and his sons had to deal with a revolt in Judea. At first led by Vespasian, and later completed by Titus, the campaign eventually ended in the sacking of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Many costly spoils were taken back to Rome.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-558-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Minted in 72 or 73 AD
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References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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