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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, right, with the legend IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII.

The reverse shows annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopiae; modius with corn-ears left; prow right, with the legend ANNONA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Titus ruled as Roman emperor from AD 79 until his death on 13 September 81, succeeding his father, Vespasian, as part of the Flavian dynasty. His reign followed service as a military commander in Judaea and as prefect of the Praetorian Guard. As emperor, he was noted for completing the Colosseum and providing relief following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and a fire in Rome in AD 80.

The obverse depicts the laureate head of the emperor, bearing the titles recorded in the legend "IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII". The reverse features Annona accompanied by a modius with corn-ears, a prow, and a statue of Aequitas, inscribed with the legend "ANNONA AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
Annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopiae; modius with corn-ears left; prow right
Obverse legend
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Reverse legend
ANNONA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Reverse legend to match
ANNONA AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 137

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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