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

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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 obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of Titus wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription 'T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN' identifies Titus, his titles Caesar and Imperator, and his father. The coin has been struck off centre.

Suetonius, writing in the first part of the 2nd century AD, described Titus as 'graceful and dignified, both muscular and handsome, except for a certain paunchiness'. The coins, perhaps, tell a different story.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-559-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10488
• Date: 76
  Minted in 76 AD
  
• Material: Silver; rather oval flan; obverse slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN; laureate head right / Rev. COS V above cow to right; bar above V
  Coin Type: RIC (Vespasian) 187
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 x 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC (Vespasian) 187
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Titus (under Vespasian)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Empire
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Titus (under Vespasian), Rome, AD 76
  
• References:
  • Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The Twelve Caesars. Translated by Robert Graves. London: Book Club Associates, 1979, p 253. 
  • Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926. 
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