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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 28

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 28. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Titus, laureate, right, with the legend IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.

The reverse shows statue of radiate male on rostral column, holding spear and parazonium, with the legend TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
9
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Titus served as Roman emperor from AD 79 until his death on 13 September 81, having succeeded his father Vespasian as part of the Flavian dynasty. Prior to his accession, he gained renown as a military commander in Judaea, where he captured Jerusalem in AD 70. His brief imperial rule in Rome was marked by public relief efforts following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and a fire in AD 80.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage in use across the empire. The obverse features the laureate head of Titus alongside the legend "IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M". The reverse bears the inscription "TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P" and depicts a statue of a radiate male standing upon a rostral column, holding a spear and a parazonium.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
Statue of radiate male on rostral column, holding spear and parazonium
Obverse legend
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Reverse legend
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 28
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Reverse legend to match
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
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

Denomination
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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 46

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P differs only in dated titles. Consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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