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
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1561, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1561, RPC Online II#1933
Obverse descriptionBust of Titus, laureate and draped, 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 standing left, resting right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEP RED
(Translation: Neptuno Redux. Neptune who brings back [the emperor in safety by sea].)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72-73)  - -
Catalog ID6798745600
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