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RIC 0010 Titus denariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P VIII IMP XIII COS VII
Statue of radiate male figure with spear and parazonium on rostral column
Rome, After July 1, 79 CE
2.89g
RIC 10 (R)
Ex-Incitatus
A fairly rare type from the beginning of Titus reign which omits the PP ending. The coin copies a type issued by Vespasian, which itself copies an earlier type for Augustus. Mattingly argues the reverse is the colossus built by Nero which stood in the Domus Aurea. Vespasian renamed the statue Sol by adding a radiate crown and moved it outside of the Flavian amphitheater. The story goes, (according to one of the more popular theories) that the Flavian amphitheater got it's name, the Colesseum because of its proximity to the Colossus.
Jay GT4Jan 04, 2023
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Titus Hendin 6474ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛ ΩΚΥIΑΣ
Nike standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on shield hanging from palm tree at right.
Caesarea Maritima; 79-81 CE
22mm; 6.42g
Hendin 6474
Bold little coin with with dark brown/black patina and earthen highlights. A Judaean Judaea Capta that would have reminded the population of just how devastating the revolt had been, even a decade later. Jay GT4Dec 28, 2022
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RIC 0371 (V) Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate head right
Titus standing right, with branch and sceptre in quadriga right
Rome, 72-73 CE before CENS
3.15g
RIC 371V (R2)
Ex-Kolner
The reverse depicts Titus in Quadriga during the Judaea Capta Triumph held in 71 CE. Issued both in Rome and Antioch, this is a much rarer Rome mint example. Only 3 others in Forum Galleries (1 Atherton, 2 Nemo)Jay GT4Dec 19, 2022
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RPC 1937 Vespasian tetradrachmAYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY
Laureate bust of Vespasian, right, with aegis; snake over shoulder
ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY B (year 2)
Eagle standing right, on thunderbolt; palm branch in right field
Antioch, October 69-September 70 CE
RPC 1937 (4 spec.) Group 1 tetradrachm
11.51g
Ex-Barakat
Group 1 Tetradrachm from Antioch have a distinctly "Alexandrian" style. The dies either engraved by the Alexandrian mint and shipped to Syria or the coins were struck in Alexandria for Syrian distribution. An interesting series and a nice early portrait of Vespasian.Jay GT4Nov 10, 2022
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RIC 0496 Titus sestertiusT CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II
Laureate head right
PAX AVGVSTI SC
Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae
Rome
1 July 72-June 30, 73 CE
21.57g
RIC 496 (R3) Submitted to Ian Carradice and will be included in the upcoming Addenda
Ex-Incitatus
An extremely rare coin not illustrated in the RIC plates, only citing one example in the Museo Nazionale Roma. None on acsearch or in Forum's galleries. Dare I say second known example? The entire series from 72 is very rare, this perhaps being the rarest.
Jay GT4Nov 07, 2022
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RPC 1969 Titus tetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡ • ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠ
Laureate head of Titus right with Aegis
ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ ΙΕΡΟΥ
eagle standing, left with wreath in beak on caduceus; quiver (?) and bow to r. of eagle's head
Caesarea Maritima
70 CE (Group 6, year3)
14.75g
RPC 1969; McAlee 34, Prieur 142
Rare (5 specimens RPC online) die matched to #5
Ex-Denarius Ringsrud (Norway); Ex. Münzzentrum Köln, auction 43 lot 188, plate p. 32 (27 April 1981).
Part of a small series of tetradrachms struck in Caesarea Maritima shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
After its fall, Titus spent three days outside the city handing out rewards and spoils to his troops.
"Then descending with his army to Caesarea Maritima, he there deposited the bulk of his spoils and directed that his prisoners should be kept in custody; for the winter season prevented his sailing for Italy" (Josephus)
It has been suggested this series of tetradrachms was struck during Titus' time in Caesaera. The style is fairly crude and is similar to other bronze coins attributed to Caesarea Maritima. Silver quality is not standardized, which gives evidence of a military issue. Being stuck just days or weeks after the fall of Jerusalem, surely these were part of the rewards Titus distributed to the troops.
Thanks to David Atherton for additional info.
Jay GT4Oct 14, 2022
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RIC 784 Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head right
PONTIF TR P COS IIII
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
2.68g
RIC 784 (R2)
A very rare denarius for Titus with Securitas on the reverse. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse. The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess.
Jay GT4Oct 12, 2022
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Ionia, PhokaiaFemale head to left; below neck, seal swimming left.
Quadripartite incuse square.
Hekte, Electrum 2.48g
Circa 478-387 BCE
Bodenstedt 90. Boston 1922. SNG von Aulock 2127
Ex-Calgary coin
A nicely centered late electrum pieceJay GT4Sep 30, 2022
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RIC 1265 (V) Titus DupondiusT CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
SECVRITAS AVGVSTI SC
Securitas seated right, head resting on raised arm, with sceptre; to right alter.
Lugdunum, 77-78 CE
11.03g
RIC 1265 Vespasian (R)
Ex-C. Euston from an old mid 20th century German collection with original envelope
Nice glossy brown patina with a handsome portrait.
Part of a huge issue of bronze/brass coinage struck by Vespasian in 77-78 CE in Lugdunum, modern day Lyon. This being one of the rarities. Only 2 in Forum galleries (Atherton, Alberto)
Jay GT4Sep 30, 2022
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RIC 1074 Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head left
TR POT VIII COS VII
Quadriga left with flower
Rome, 79 CE to June 24
3.07g
RIC 1074V (R)
Ex-Classic World Coins (Switzerland)
Although only rated as Rare, this coin with the left facing portrait has been elusive in the market place. Only one example in Forum galleries (Atherton, ex-Sneh). One other example on acsearch, die matched to this specimen.Jay GT4Aug 24, 2022
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RPC 1968 TitusΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠ
Laureate head right with aegis
ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ ΙΕΡΟΥ
Eagle standing left with wreath in beak on palm branch; club in left field
Caesarea Maritima
70 CE (Group 6, year3)
14.25g
RPC 1968/2 (this coin); McAlee 380 (this coin) noted as "MC" (My coin) from his own collection; Prieur 141,
A rare coin!
Ex-CGB: Ex-McAlee plate coin from his own collection; Ex-Empire 3, May 5th 1985; ex-Schulten, Nov 8, 1982, lot 301)
Part of a small series of tetradrachms struck in Caesarea Maritima shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
After its fall, Titus spent three days outside the city handing out rewards and spoils to his troops.
"Then descending with his army to Caesarea Maritima, he there deposited the bulk of his spoils and directed that his prisoners should be kept in custody; for the winter season prevented his sailing for Italy" (Josephus)
It has been suggested this series of tetradrachms was struck during Titus' time in Caesaera. The style is fairly crude and is similar to other bronze coins attributed to Caesarea Maritima. Silver quality is not standardized, which gives evidence of a military issue. Being stuck just days or weeks after the fall of Jerusalem, surely these were part of the rewards Titus distributed to the troops.
Thanks to David Atherton for additional info.
Jay GT4Aug 13, 2022
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RPC 1965 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝ
Laureate bust of Vespasian right with aegis
ETOYΣ Γ IEPOY
Eagle standing left with wreath in beak on palm branch; club in left field
Caesarea Maritima mint, 70-71 CE
13.63g
RPC 1965 (1 spec.). Prieur 129.
Ex-Cgb
Rare. Only two others in Forum galleries (Atherton, Alberto)
Part of a small series of tetradrachms struck in Caesarea Maritima shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
After its fall, Titus spent three days outside the city handing out rewards and spoils to his troops.
"Then descending with his army to Caesarea Maritima, he there deposited the bulk of his spoils and directed that his prisoners should be kept in custody; for the winter season prevented his sailing for Italy" (Josephus)
It has been suggested this series of tetradrachms was struck during Titus' time in Caesaera. The style is fairly crude, although this specimen has a wonderful portrait, and is similar to other bronze coins attributed to Caesarea Maritima. Silver quality is not standardized, which gives evidence of a military issue. Being stuck just days or weeks after the fall of Jerusalem, surely these were part of the rewards Titus distributed to the troops.
Thanks to David Atherton for additional info.Jay GT4Jul 13, 2022
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SOLD! Juba I of Numidia denariusREX IVBA
Diademed and draped bust right, sceptre over shoulder
Hmmmlkt – [Ywb'Y] in neo-Punic characters, octastyle temple.
Utica, Mauretania
60-46 BC
3.34g
MAA 29; SNG Copenhagen 523.
Double stuck
Sold to Calgary Coin April 2022
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Domitian fakeAVT KAIΣ ΔOMITIANOC ΓEΡMΣEB
Laureate bust of Domitian right
AΠOΛΛ ΩN IHT EΩN ENΠONTΩ
Statue of Apollo in temple
Apollonia Pontika
11.66g; 26mm
Possibly struck on an ancient flan.
Ex-EbayJay GT4
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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG XIIIANT AVG III VIR R P C
galley r. mast with banners at prow
Rev LEG XIII legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae mint 32-31BC
SOLD
Purchased as a low budget LEG XII upon viewing in hand it is definately a 13th Legion
Legio XIII was levied by Julius Caesar in 57 BC, before marching against the Belgae, in one of his early interventions in intra-Gallic conflicts.
During the Gallic wars (58-51 BC), Legio XIII was present at the Battle against the Nervians, the siege of Gergovia, and while not specifically mentioned in the sources, it is not unreasonable to assume that Legio XIII was also present for the Battle of Alesia.
Forced to choose either the end of his political career, or civil war, Caesar brought Legio XIII across the Rubicon river and into Italy. The legion remained faithful to Caesar during the resulting civil war between Caesar and the conservative Optimates faction of the senate, whose legions were commanded by Pompey. Legio XIII was active throughout the entire war, fighting at Dyrrhachium (48 BC) and Pharsalus (48 BC). After the decisive victory over Pompey at Pharsalus, the legion was to be disbanded, and the legionaries "pensioned off" with the traditional land grants; however, the legion was recalled for the Battle of Thapsus (46 BC) and the final Battle of Munda (45 BC). After Munda, Caesar disbanded the legion, retired his veterans, and gave them farmlands in Italy.
Reconstituted by Octavian in 41 BC.
Its standard was the lion. Jay GT4
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