Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D., Commemorative Issued by Titus
RS116556. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 T359, BnF III T99, BMCRE II T127, RSC II V149 (E-X flanking column), SRCV II 2568 (same), Choice F, obv. centered, toned, light scratches and marks, 3.246g, 18.1mm, 180o, Rome mint, DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS (Latin: The divine emperor Vespasian), laureate head right; reverse urn on top of column, E-X flanking urn, shield inscribed S C hung on the side of the column, upright laurels branches flanking on left and right
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.
EX S C abbreviates Latin, Ex senatus consulto, indicating this issue was struck by special decree of the Senate.