RIC 001 Titus

AR Denarius, 3.10g
Rome Mint, 24 June-1 July 79 AD
Obv: IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR POT VIII COS VII; Male captive kneeling r., hands bound behind back, in front of trophy, consisting of helmet, cuirass, crossed swords (?), and round shield
RIC 1 (R). BMC 1. RSC 334a. BNC -. Hendin 1582.
Acquired from Hail Cesare, August 2004.

A captives and trophy type continued from the last issue struck for Titus as Caesar under Vespasian. The reverse may either commemorate a recent British victory or be another reminder of the Judaean triumph under Vespasian. Minted during the first week of Titus' reign and quite rare.

Definitely one of my favourite coins in the collection. The condition alone is enough to take your breath away.

Referenz : RIC II.1 1

Sammlung : Imperial Coins - Reign of Titus