Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D., Commemorative Issued by Titus
RS116552. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 T357; RSC II 497; BMCRE II T129; BnF III 101; Hunter I p. 253, 6; SRCV I 2569, Choice F, well centered, toned, bumps and scratches, 3.122g, 19.7mm, 180o, Rome mint, DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS (Latin: The divine emperor Vespasian), laureate head right; reverse two Capricorns supporting shield inscribed S C (Latin: senatus consulto - by decree of the Senate), celestial globe below
One 23 June 79 A.D. Vespasian died from fever and diarrhea. Known for his humor, his last words on his deathbed were, 'I think I'm turning into a god.' Titus succeeded his father as Roman emperor and issued this coin to commemorate his father's consecration.