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Sestertius of Titus in memory of Augustus, Rome

Sestertius of Titus in memory of Augustus, Rome

r. 79-81 CE

Titus

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Deified Augustus, radiate and togate, seated l. on throne with back, holding branch in r. hand and scepter in l. hand; to l., altar; around, DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Rev.: S C; above, REST; around, IMP T CAES [DIVI] VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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