Denarius - Titus NEP RED, Neptune

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72-73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#366, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.366
Obverse descriptionHead of Titus, bearded, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
(Translation: Titus Caesar Imperator Vespasianus, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate. Titus, Caesar, supreme commander (Imperator), Vespasianus, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionNeptune, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEP RED
(Translation: Neptuno Redux. Neptune who brings back [the emperor in safety by sea].)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72-73)  - -
Catalog ID4794100150
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