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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 257

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 257. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows divus Vespasian, holding sceptre, seated right on chair set on car drawn by four elephants with riders, with the legend DIVO AVG VESP S P Q R. The reverse shows legend surrounding large S C, with the legend IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 262, RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 258.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Vespasian founded the Flavian dynasty and ruled as Roman emperor from 69 to 79, bringing stability following the civil wars of the Year of the Four Emperors. Upon his death on 23 June 79, he was succeeded by his son Titus, who ruled until 81 and became the first Roman emperor to succeed his biological father. As emperor, Titus oversaw the deification of his father by the Roman Senate, issuing large brass sestertii at Rome to honour divus Vespasian.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Divus Vespasian, holding sceptre, seated right on chair set on car drawn by four elephants with riders
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C
Obverse legend
DIVO AVG VESP S P Q R
Reverse legend
IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 257
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
DIVO AVG VESP S P Q R
Reverse legend to match
IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
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 references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 262

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 258

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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