Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Titus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Titus in 80 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 a curule chair, a symbol of the office of curule aedile. with a wreath above it. The legend 'TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P' refers to Titus's titles, and the number of years they were renewed. The reason why this design was chosen by Titus is unclear.

During the Roman Republic, curule aediles were officials concerned with the administration of Rome. They had a number of judicial duties, and presided over public festivals. During the empire, many of these functions were taken away from them, but the post remained.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-576-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted in 80 AD
  
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  • Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926. 
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