Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 122
Ruler
Titus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
80 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P

Square seat draped, three crescents in semicircular frame above

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 122 is a denarius of Titus (80 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Square seat draped, three crescents in semicircular frame above.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 122?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 122 is a Silver Denarius of Titus (80 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 122.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 122?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Square seat draped, three crescents in semicircular frame above with the inscription TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.

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