
Titus as Caesar. Denarius
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Description
Titus as Caesar; 70-79 AD, Rome, 72-3 AD, Denarius, 3.06g. BM (2nd ed.)-85A, C-394 (10 Fr.), RIC-371 (R2), Hendin-6513 (RR). Obv: T CAES IMP VES - P PON [TR POT] Head laureate r. Rx: No legend; Titus in quadriga r., commemorating his and Vespasian's triumph over the Jews in 71 AD. Though comparatively common in Antioch style with bust laureate and draped on obverse, this denarius is rare in Roman style with head laureate on obverse as on our coin. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection.. Fine