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RIC 0690 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]
AR Denarius, 2.71g
Rome mint, 74 AD  
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESP; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS III across field; Laurel trees, two upright
RIC 690 (R2). BMC p. 28 note. RSC 47. BNC 122.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

A rare denarius which is somewhat rare for Vespasian and extremely rare for Titus. The reverse is a restoration of of a similar type minted by Augustus. The two laurel trees represent the two planted at Augustus' door.

RIC 0690 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]

AR Denarius, 2.71g
Rome mint, 74 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESP; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS III across field; Laurel trees, two upright
RIC 690 (R2). BMC p. 28 note. RSC 47. BNC 122.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

A rare denarius which is somewhat rare for Vespasian and extremely rare for Titus. The reverse is a restoration of of a similar type minted by Augustus. The two laurel trees represent the two planted at Augustus' door.

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srukke   [Apr 20, 2010 at 02:37 AM]
Nice.
rexesq   [May 31, 2011 at 12:25 PM]
Very nice portrait! This is another reverse type I have long admired for it's simplistic beauty. Nice example and good info.

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