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

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Titus (under Vespasian).
000-180-001-557-C
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Coin (obverse), 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 obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of Titus wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription 'T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT' identifies Titus and some of his titles.

Vespasian clearly intended to found a dynasty. He conferred titles and positions upon his sons Titus and Domitian early in his reign. Titus received the title Caesar and was proclaimed Imperator by the army in 69. In 71 he received the Tribunitia Potestatis.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-557-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.473
Date: 72 - 73
Minted in 72 or 73 AD
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT; head of Titus, laureate, r. / Rev. NE(P) RED; Neptune standing l.
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What: Coin Type: RIC 155
Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Neptune
Titus
Vespasian
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Vespasian, Rome, 72 - 73
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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