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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 387

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 387. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Titus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Julia Titi, draped and diademed, right; hair in long plait, with the legend IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F.

The reverse shows venus, naked to waist, standing right, resting left elbow on column and holding helmet in right, with the legend VENVS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Titus ruled the Roman Empire from AD 79 until his death on 13 September 81. A member of the Flavian dynasty, he succeeded his father, Vespasian, becoming the first Roman emperor to succeed his biological father. During his reign, Titus oversaw relief efforts following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and a major fire in Rome in AD 80, where his imperial administration operated.

This silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination originally introduced circa 211 BC during the Second Punic War. Minted at Rome under Titus, the obverse bears the portrait and name of Julia Titi accompanied by the legend "IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F". The reverse depicts Venus, naked to the waist and resting an elbow against a column while holding a helmet, inscribed with the legend "VENVS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Titus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Julia Titi, draped and diademed, right; hair in long plait
Reverse
Venus, naked to waist, standing right, resting left elbow on column and holding helmet in right
Obverse legend
IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F
Reverse legend
VENVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 387
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F
Reverse legend to match
VENVS 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.

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