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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1841,0916.17
Denomination
denarius
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of Titus, laureate, right.
(obverse)
Trophy; below, captive kneeling right.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Titus
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
79
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
3.49 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RE2 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.II: Vespasian to Domitian
(1, p.223)
RIC2.1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol.2 part 1: From AD 69 to AD 96: Vespasian to Domitian
(1, p.199)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
prisoner
arms/armour
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Titus
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Robert Boyne
Acquisition date
1841
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1841,0916.17
C&M catalogue number
RE2
(223)
(1)