Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts the goddess Victory placing a shield on a trophy over a kneeling captive, presumably a scene commemorating Agricola's victories in Britain. The legend 'EX S C', short for 'ex Senatus Consulto', probably indicates Senate approval of the deification of Vespasian, Titus's father, commemorated on the obverse.

Agricola, the Roman governor of Britain, invaded Scotland in 79 AD, and mounted a campaign which ended in a great victory for Rome at Mons Graupius in 83 AD. Coins such as this one would have been used to pay the many soldiers involved in the campaign.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-582-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Minted in 80 or 81 AD
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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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