Auction Catalogue

20 June 2007

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 410

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20 June 2007

Hammer Price:
£95

Titus (79-81), As Caesar, Denarius, c. 72-3, Antioch, laureate head right, rev. Titus in triumphal quadriga right, holding branch and sceptre, 3.31g/5h (RIC 368; CBN 454; RSC 395). About very fine (£80-100)

The triumphal awarded to Titus to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Jewish War took place in Rome in 71. It was the subject of several propaganda reverse types throughout the reigns of Vespasian and Titus