Sestertius - Titus CONGIAR PRIMVM PR DAT S C, Minerva

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.1 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#456, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.456
Obverse descriptionHead of Titus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II
(Translation: Titus Caesar, Vespasianus, Imperator, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Titus Caesar, Vespasian, supreme commander (Imperator), [high] priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionTitus seated on curule chair on platform left; attendant and citizen to left; statue of Minerva, behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONGIAR PRIMVM PR DAT S C
(Translation: Congiarium Primum Populo Romano Datum. Senatus Consultum. The first congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) given to the Roman people. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID2271858860
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