Sestertius - Titus S C, Mars

€249,384.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#479, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.479
Obverse descriptionBust of Titus, laureate, right wearing cuirass with aegis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP III PON TR POT II COS II
(Translation: Titus Caesar, Vespasian, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.)
Reverse descriptionMars advancing right, holding spear and trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID6983919390
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