72 NGC Ch XF Titus Denarius Roman Empire Concordia Caesar Coliseum Vesuvius (24070701C)

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Choice Extremely Fine Caesar Titus Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.
Eastern Mint struck 72-73 CE.
RIC 365 (rated as Rare), RSC 44, approx 16 x 18mm, 3.40g.
Issued while Caesar and co-ruler with his father Emperor Vespasian.
Outstanding draped bust portrait!
One of the 12 Caesars (eldest son of Emperor Vespasian & older brother of Emperor Domitian) with a short reign as Emperor from 79 to 80 CE.
Significant historic events of Titus' reign were the dedication of the Coliseum, the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii.
Certified by NGC to Ch XF, Strike 4/5 Surface 3/5.
Obverse: Laureate draped bust seen from the back, T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT.
Reverse: Concordia seated left holding patera and cornucopia, CONCORDIA AVGVSTI.
Concordia was the goddess of harmony and concord. She was a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite and as such presided over both marital harmony, soothing strife and discord, and harmonious action of soldiers in war. Likely a statement regarding the harmony between Titus and Vespasian.

Choice Extremely Fine Caesar Titus Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.