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 77 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 facing to the right. The inscription 'T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS' identifies Titus, his titles Caesar and Imperator, and his father. The coin has been struck slightly off centre.

Vespasian clearly intended to found a dynasty. He conferred titles and positions upon his sons Titus and Domitian early in his reign. Titus participated in many of Vespasian's military campaigns, including the conquest of Judaea.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-561-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10490
• Date: 77 - 78
  Minted in 77 AD
  
• Material: Silver; both sides very slightly off-centre; generally slight wear. Inscription: Obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS; laureate head right / Rev. COS VI in exergue; bar over VI; yoke of oxen to left
  Coin Type: RIC (Vespasian) 197
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC (Vespasian) 197
  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 77 - 78
  
• 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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