RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Titus (under Vespasian)< 1 of 16 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Titus (under Vespasian)This silver coin was minted in Rome by Titus, son and heir of the emperor Vespasian, in 76 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 cow. The legend 'COS V' above, with a bar over the V, indicates that the coin was minted in the 5th consulship of Titus. The design may hark back to types issued by Augustus, the former emperor who was worshipped as a god after his death. The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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