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Choice Fine Emperor Titus Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.
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Rome Mint, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII = 1 January to 1 July 80 CE.
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RIC 25b; RSC 319, Foss 36, approx 18mm.
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Rare left facing portrait.
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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.
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Significant historic events of Titus' reign were the dedication of the Coliseum, the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii.
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Commemorative atonement type issued to placate the gods after the eruption of Vesuvius.
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Certified by NGC to Ch F.
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Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.
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Reverse: Wreath on two curule chairs, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.