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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Titus

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Titus.
000-180-001-581-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Titus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Titus in 80 or 81 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's father, Vespasian, wearing a laurel wreath and facing to the right. The legend 'DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS', identifies the divine Augustus Vespasian.

Most Roman emperors were proclaimed gods after their deaths and received the title 'Divus'. Temples were erected in their honour. Bad emperors were condemned, and their acts annulled. A few emperors were left in limbo, not consecrated or condemned.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-581-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1934.65
Date: 80 - 81
Minted in 80 or 81 AD
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS; head of Vespasian, laureate, r. / Rev. Victory l., placing shield on trophy; captive; EX S C in field
Dimensions: 18.5 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
What: Coin Type: RIC 59 a
Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Titus
Vespasian (deified)
Victory
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Titus, Rome, 80 - 81
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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