Skip to content
Orbis Collectibles

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 30

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 30. 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 male captive kneeling in front of trophy, with the legend TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Produced at the mint of Rome, this silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination originally introduced around 211 BC during the Second Punic War. The coin carries the obverse inscription IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M alongside Titus's portrait. Its reverse legend reads TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, accompanying an image of a male captive kneeling before a trophy.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Head of Titus, laureate, right
Reverse
Male captive kneeling in front of trophy
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 30
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
Recorded
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
Can you source one of these? Submit a reference