RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19 Titus obverse — Head of Titus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19 Titus reverse — Capricorn left; below globe Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19
Ruler
Titus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
79 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.05g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M

Head of Titus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P

Capricorn left; below globe

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19 is a denarius of Titus (79 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn left; below globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.05g, 18mm diameter.

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 19?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19 is a Silver Denarius of Titus (79 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19?
The obverse depicts Head of Titus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Capricorn left; below globe with the inscription TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Titus 19 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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