Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian in the name of his son, Titus, probably in 74 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. RIC p.35-36 lists this coin among a series of undated types to A.D. 74 (?). The same reverse was used by Vespasian, RIC.124 p.28 and it is dated 75-79 AD
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Titus facing right; around, T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Reverse Description
Jupiter standing facing sacrificing from a patera above an altar at left and holding a long sceptre in his left hand; around, IOVIS CVSTOS
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd
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Date Issued
74 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.399 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.176
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 36 Pages