Roman Sestertius Coins

Inv. No.: c077
Date: A.D. 80.
Weight: 25.71g
 
Obv.: Titus, laureate.
IMP.T.CAES.DIVI VESP.F.AVG.P.M.TR.P.P.P.COS.VIII

Rev.: Peace, standing, with olive branch and cornucopiae.
PAX AVGVST.S.C.

The portrait is strikingly massive and rugged. The obverse legend stresses the fact that Vespasian founded a dynasty; in Titus this dynasty is continued. As the reverse proclaims, Titus' reign was indeed a reign of peace and plenty.

Comparanda:
RIC, Titus 81.