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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |The Twelve Caesars| ▸ |Julia Titi||View Options:   | | | Julia was the daughter of Titus and Arrecina Tertulla. When growing up, Titus offered her in marriage to his brother Domitian, but he refused because of his infatuation with Domitia Longina. After the death of her husband Julia moved into the palace with her uncle and his wife Domitia Longina. Ancient historians report that Julia was seduced by her uncle and died having an abortion forced upon her by him. Dio, for example, claimed that he "lived with [her] as husband with wife, making little effort at concealment." Modern historians regard this as likely slander invented after Domitian's assassination. Julia was deified after her death and Martial wrote a poem where in he praised her and wished for her to become the spiritual guardian of the (hoped for) future son of Domitian and Domitia whom he wished to be named "Julius" in her honor. Following Domitian's downfall their wet nurse Phyllis mixed his ashes with those of Julia to ensure they would not be thrown away. |
Vesta was originally a household spirit. Later she was personified as the goddess of the hearth and given the stature of her Greek equivalent, Hestia. In the temple of Vesta, her sacred flame was kept alive by Vestal Virgins. In 394, by order of the Christian emperor Theodosius I in his campaign to eliminate pagan practices in Rome, the fire of Vesta was extinguished.RB70498. Orichalcum dupondius, RIC II-1 p. 223, T398; BMCRE II p. 279, T257; BnF III p. 233, T271; Hunter I p. 276, 6; Cohen I 18; SRCV I 2617, VF, rough, porous, weight 8.237 g, maximum diameter 27.2 mm, die axis 225o, Rome mint, 80 - 81 A.D.; obverse IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair style is formal and elaborate, piled high in the front and coiled in a chignon at the back of head; reverse Vesta seated left, veiled and draped, palladium in right hand, scepter in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking across field, VESTA in exergue; SOLD
Julia Titi, Augusta c. 79 - 89 A.D., Unpublished Mule
This coin is an extremely rare apparently unpublished mule of two very similar rare varieties from the same issue. This coin has the obverse of RIC II-1 T395 with Julia's hair in a coiled bun at the back. That type has the reverse legend CONCORDIA AVG. The obverse of RIC II-1 T394, with this CONCORD AVGVST reverse legend, has a different portrait with a smaller bun lower on the back of her head.RB110098. Orichalcum dupondius, RIC II-1 T395/394 (R/R2); BnF III T268/T269; cf. Cohen I 3 (CONCORDIA AVG); Hunter I 5 (same); SRCV I 2616 (CONCORDIA AVG); BMCRE II -, aF, green patina, weight 10.442 g, maximum diameter 28.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, struck under Titus, 80 - 81 A.D.; obverse IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair piled high in the front, coiled in a bun at the back; reverse CONCORD AVGVST, Concordia seated left, patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) in exergue; from the Shawn Caza Collection, ex Kunst-und Antikmarkt Am Hof (Vienna, Austria); this coin is an extremely rare apparently unpublished mule of two very similar rare varieties from the same issue; zero sales of this mule type are recorded on Coin Archives in the last two decades; extremely rare; SOLD
Vesta was originally a household spirit. Later she was personified as the goddess of the hearth and given the stature of her Greek equivalent, Hestia. In the temple of Vesta, her sacred flame was kept alive by Vestal Virgins. In 394, by order of the Christian emperor Theodosius I in his campaign to eliminate pagan practices in Rome, the fire of Vesta was extinguished.RB113366. Orichalcum dupondius, RIC II p. 223, T397; BMCRE II p. 279, T256; BnF Titus p. 232, T270; Cohen I 18; SRCV I 2617; Hunter I p. 276, 6 var. (hairstyle), aF, dark with brassy high points, porosity/corrosion, weight 11.274 g, maximum diameter 27.7 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 80 - 81 A.D.; obverse IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA, draped bust right, informal hairstyle, knotted low at back; reverse Vesta seated left, veiled and draped, palladium in right hand, scepter in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) across field, VESTA in exergue; SOLD
Ceres' known mythology is indistinguishable from Demeter's. Her virgin daughter Proserpina (Persephone) was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. Ceres searched for her endlessly lighting her way through the earth with torches. While Ceres (Demeter) searched, she was preoccupied with her loss and her grief. The seasons halted; living things ceased their growth, then began to die. Some say that in her anger she laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, and the land to become desolate. Faced with the extinction of all life on earth, Zeus sent his messenger Hermes to the underworld to bring Proserpina back. However, because she had eaten while in the underworld, Hades had a claim on her. Therefore, it was decreed that she would spend four months each year in the underworld. During these months Ceres grieves for her daughter's absence, withdrawing her gifts from the world, creating winter. Proserpina's return brings the spring.RB92404. Orichalcum dupondius, RIC II p. 222, 391 (R2); Hunter p. 275, 3; BMCRE II T253; Cohen I 2; BnF III T264; SRCV I 2615, F/aF, well centered, nice portrait for the grade, bumps, scratches, light corrosion, weight 9.732 g, maximum diameter 27.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, struck under Titus, 80 - 81 A.D.; obverse IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in bun in back at neck; reverse CERES AVGVST, Ceres standing slightly left, head left, hold stalks of grain downward in right hand, long torch in left hand, S - C flanking across field below center; from the Errett Bishop Collection; very rare; SOLD
Julia Titi, Augusta, c. 79 - 89 A.D., Tomis, Moesia Inferior, TPA (Trajan) Countermark
Apparently unpublished and without legible inscriptions, the attribution is based on the portrait and the countermark. The countermark was applied at Tomis during the reign of Trajan. Of the empresses before Trajan's reign, the portrait looks most like Julia Titi. This is the second example of this countermark on this type handled by Forum. We do not know of any other examples.RP67878. Bronze AE 19, RPC II -, AMNG I/II -, Varbanov -, BMC Thrace -, SNG Cop -, SNG BM -, SNG Munchen -, et al.; countermark: Howgego 569 (Tomis, for Titus & Nerva), coin: Fair, c/m: Fine, weight 3.756 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, Tomis (Constanta, Romania) mint, c. 79 - 89 A.D.; obverse draped bust right; countermark: TPA (Trajan) in rectangular punch; reverse obscure; extremely rare; SOLD
Julia Titi, Augusta c. 79 - 89 A.D., Consecration Commemorative Issued by Domitian
Julia moved into the palace with her uncle and his wife Domitia Longina. Ancient historians report that Julia was seduced by her uncle and died having an abortion forced upon her by him. Modern historians regard this as likely slander invented after Domitian's assassination. Julia was deified after her death and Martial wrote a poem where in he praised her and wished for her to become the spiritual guardian of the (hoped for) future son of Domitian and Domitia whom he wished to be named "Julius" in her honor.RB25001. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC II-1 p. 317, D717 (COS XV, 90 - 90 A.D.) or RIC II-1 p. 317, D760 (R, COS XVI, 92 - 94 A.D.), F, weight 19.190 g, maximum diameter 37.7 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, struck by Domitian, 90 - 94; obverse [DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F S P Q R], carpentum drawn by two mules; reverse IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV(I?) CENS PER P P, legend around large S C (Senatus Consulto); SOLD
Julia Titi, Augusta c. 79 - 89 A.D., Consecration Commemorative Issued by Domitian
Julia was the daughter of Titus and Arrecina Tertulla. When growing up, Titus offered her in marriage to his brother Domitian, but he refused because of his infatuation with Domitia Longina. After the death of her husband Julia moved into the palace with her uncle and his wife Domitia Longina. Ancient historians report that Julia was seduced by her uncle and died having an abortion forced upon her by him. Modern historians regard this as likely slander invented after Domitian's assassination. Julia was deified after her death and Martial wrote a poem where in he praised her and wished for her to become the spiritual guardian of the (hoped for) future son of Domitian and Domitia whom he wished to be named "Julius" in her honor.RB16903. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC II-1 p. 317, D717; BMCRE II 458; BnF III 490; SRCV I 2890, Fair, weight 23.799 g, maximum diameter 33.6 mm, die axis 165o, Rome mint, issued by Domitian, 90 - 91 A.D.; obverse [DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F], funeral cart pulled right by two mules, [S P Q R] in exergue; reverse [IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GER P M COS X]V CENS PER P [P], legend around large S C (Senatus Consulto); SOLD
Julia Titi, Augusta c. 79 - 89 A.D.; Ancient Counterfeit
Although this coin does not have a visible copper core, we believe it coin is an ancient plated counterfeit. Their are very tiny coppery areas, and, more telling, small lumps in the obverse right field that are typical on plated coins where the bronze core below has swelled from oxidation.SH59891. Fouree silver plated denarius, cf. CNG 196, lot 268 (plated, 1 Oct 08, $955 + fees); Jean Elsen 87, lot 1347 (plated, 11 Mar 2006, 600€ + fees), RIC II Titus 387 (official), aVF, solid plating, scratches, weight 3.145 g, maximum diameter 19.4 mm, die axis 180o, unofficial mint, c. 81 A.D.; obverse IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F, diademed and draped bust right; reverse VENVS AVG, Venus standing right, viewed from behind, nude but for drapery at hips, buttocks exposed, leaning with left elbow on column, helmet in extended right hand, transverse spear behind in left; very rare; SOLD
Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D., Julia Titi Reverse, Crete
Julia was the daughter of Titus and Arrecina Tertulla. When growing up, Titus offered her in marriage to his brother Domitian, but he refused because of his infatuation with Domitia Longina. After the death of her husband Julia moved into the palace with her uncle and his wife Domitia Longina. Ancient historians report that Julia was seduced by her uncle and died having an abortion forced upon her by him. Dio, for example, claimed that he "lived with [her] as husband with wife, making little effort at concealment." Modern historians regard this as likely slander invented after Domitian's assassination.RP16605. Bronze AE 18, Svoronos Crète 26 (same dies); RPC II 25 (2 spec.), F, green patina, edge chipping, weight 3.565 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 180o, Crete mint, 24 Jun 79 - 13 Sep 81 A.D.; obverse head of Titus right; reverse draped bust of Julia Titi right; very rare; SOLD
Julia Titi was the daughter of the emperor Titus, and although married, she had an affair with her uncle Domitian. In 83 A.D., Domitian divorced his wife and lived openly with her. It has been said that she died because Domitian forced her to have an abortion but modern research indicates this allegation is false.SH72986. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 p. 222, T388; RSC II 14; BMCRE II T141; BnF III T106; Hunter p. 275, 1; SRCV I 2612, F, slightly irregular flan, weight 3.030 g, maximum diameter 21.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 80 - 81 A.D.; obverse IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F, diademed and draped bust right, hair in a long plait in back; reverse VENVS AVGVST, Venus standing right, viewed from behind, nude to the hips, right knee bent, leaning with left elbow and forearm on column, transverse spear on far side in left hand, raising up helmet in right hand; from the Jyrki Muona Collection collection, ex Zuzim Inc. (Isadore Goldstein, Brooklyn, NY, 2012); SOLD
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