RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136 Titus obverse — Head of Titus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136 Titus reverse — Annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopia... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136
Ruler
Titus
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
80 AD-81 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
23.79g
Diameter
34mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

ANNONA AVG

Annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopiae; modius with corn-ears left; prow right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136 is a sestertius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopiae; modius with corn-ears left; prow right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.79g, 34mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 136?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136 is a Bronze Sestertius of Titus (80 AD-81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopiae; modius with corn-ears left; prow right with the inscription ANNONA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 136 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.79g, diameter 34mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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