Titus, 79-81 AD. Rome, c. 80 AD
Titus, 79-81 AD. Rome, c. 80 AD
AR Denarius, 3.39 (19mm, 5h). Laureate head right. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, Throne with covered drapery. Above, three crescent moon shapes.
Pedigree: Ex Gorny & Mosch, München, Auktion 113, 2001, Lot 5737
References: RIC 122. Cohen 313. BMC 58. BN 48 var.
Grade: Well struck with some very light wear on the hair and beard. There is iridescent toning around the legend and the images which are extremely attractive. Toned EF. (re1235)
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Titus was the son of Vespasian and was the primary catalyst for the involvement in the Jewish uprising of 66 AD. After his father became emperor upon the death of Nero, Titus was tasked with finishing what his father had started in Judaea. He did so successfully and was lavished with military honors upon his return to Rome. Afterwards he was a Prefect of the Praetorian Guard under his father and after Vespasian’s death was made emperor. This made him the first emperor brought to power by means of biological succession.
Titus was considered a good ruler but died shortly into his reign of a fever. He was succeeded by his brother Domitian.