Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Titus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Titus in 79 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 captive kneeling with his arms bound behind him. Above is a trophy. Both refer to military victories, perhaps Agricola's triumphs in Britain. The legend 'TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII' refers to Titus's titles, and the number of years they were renewed.

After a victorious battle, the Greeks erected a trophy on the battlefield and dedicated it to the gods. It consisted of weapons of the defeated army placed on a pole or tree trunk. This custom was adopted by the Romans, but sometimes it was made in Rome.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-570-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted in 79 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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