Roman Imperial Coins Instant

Almost always features the portrait of the reigning Emperor or a royal family member.

Tribunitian power, renewed annually and used to date the coin. Roman Imperial Coins

The standard silver coin for centuries until replaced by the Antoninianus (double denarius). Almost always features the portrait of the reigning

Includes the Sestertius (large), Dupondius (medium), and As (small). Includes the Sestertius (large), Dupondius (medium), and As

Latin inscriptions around the edge that list the Emperor's name and titles. 3. Reading Coin Legends

Roman legends use common abbreviations to save space. Identifying these is key to dating the coin. Title for the Emperor. CAES (Caesar): Often used for the heir or junior emperor. IMP (Imperator): Victorious general. P M (Pontifex Maximus): High priest of Rome.

To identify a specific coin, you can use these major databases and references: How to Read Roman Imperial Coins-and what we get from them