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80 NGC Ch F Titus Denarius Roman Empire Chairs Coliseum Vesuvius Commemorative (24051702C)

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  • Choice Fine Emperor Titus Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.

  • Rome Mint, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII = 1 January to 1 July 80 CE.

  • RIC 25b; RSC 319, Foss 36, approx 18mm. 

  • Rare left facing 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.

  • Commemorative atonement type issued to placate the gods after the eruption of Vesuvius.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch F.

  • Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.

  • Reverse: Wreath on two curule chairs, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.