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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 238

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 238. Denomination: As. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, left, with the legend IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII.

The reverse shows spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left, with the legend S C. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, left, with the legend IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII. The reverse shows spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left, with the legend S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Titus, a member of the Flavian dynasty, ruled the Roman Empire from AD 79 to 81 after succeeding his father, Vespasian. Before his accession, he served as a military commander in Judaea, capturing Jerusalem in AD 70. Titus ruled to acclaim following his father's death on 23 June 79, though his imperial reign lasted barely two years until his death on 13 September 81.

This bronze as was struck at the mint of Rome under Titus's authority. The obverse presents a laureate head of the emperor, accompanied by an imperial title that includes the eighth consulship: "IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII". The reverse depicts Spes standing and facing left, holding a flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left, alongside the legend "S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Head of Titus, laureate, left
Reverse
Spes standing, left holding flower in right and raising skirt with left
Obverse legend
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII
Reverse legend
S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 238
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII
Reverse legend to match
S C
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. 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.

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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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 237

    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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