Denarius of Emperor Titus (reigned AD 79-81)

Denarius of Emperor Titus (reigned AD 79-81), minted at Rome in AD 80. 3.25 g, diameter c. 18 mm. Obverse legend IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M with laureate head of Titus right. Reverse legend TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P shows a dolphin coiled around an anchor. Struck on a fairly round flan, the type usually displays high-relief devices and fine style characteristic of early Flavian issues; surfaces commonly exhibit light cabinet toning from pale grey to gold. Reference: RIC II, Part 1², Titus 128; BMC 50; RSC 309.