Description
Roman Empire. Titus, 79-81. Aureus 73, Rome. Gold 7.26 g.; 20 mm.
Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, right. Obverse caption: T CAES IMP VESP CENS //
Reverse: Titus, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left. Reverse caption: PONTIF TRI POT
RIC: 555.
A remarkable specimen, with a magnificent portrait in a very fine style and a superb reverse that is just as beautiful in its engraving! A slight mark is visible at 12 o'clock, which caused the metal to rise to the top. Carefully cleaned specimen, no visible damage, with an artificial lustre. There are micro-scratches due to circulation. A must have of any collection.
Mint state MS 60-62
Comment
Issued under Vespasian, this coin depicts Titus, his first heir, as Caesar. He was associated with his father's power in many ways, particularly in the priestly prerogatives of the imperial family, since he was a "PONTIF" and took part in the Roman religion.
This association with the various imperial powers reflects Vespasian's desire to associate Titus here, and on other issues his second son Domitian, with imperial power, to establish dynastic continuity between him and his descendants so as to ensure a smooth succession, as he witnessed at the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty with Nero.
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