Roman Empire, Titus (79-81 AD), AR Denarius

80 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Titus (79-81 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Titus (79-81 AD), AR Denarius
350.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code25-4354
Obverse: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right.
Reverse: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, tripod with fillets, upon which sit two ravens and wreath surmounted by dolphin.

Diameter: ± 20,1 mm
Weight: ± 3,32 g
RIC II 131; RSC 323a var (ravens)

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Titus was Roman Emperor from AD 79 to 81 and the eldest son of Emperor Vespasian. Before becoming Emperor, he commanded Roman forces during the Jewish War and captured Jerusalem in AD 70. His short reign saw the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a major fire in Rome and the opening of the Colosseum.

Titus gained a reputation for generosity and effective crisis management. He died suddenly in AD 81 and was succeeded by his younger brother Domitian.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire