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DenominationSestertius
Country / EmpireRoman Empire
Obverse DesignLaureate head or bust of Emperor Titus, often draped and cuirassed. Inscriptions typically include his imperial titles such as IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII.
Reverse DesignDepiction of the Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseum), often with the Meta Sudans (a conical fountain) to the left and/or various figures (e.g., gladiators, spectators) within or around the structure. The inscription typically includes S C (Senatus Consulto) indicating senatorial authority for bronze coinage.
