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

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Titus (under Vespasian).
000-180-001-559-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 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: 0504: 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
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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