Lot 3717

Description

Titus under Vespasian, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 78-79 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.12 grams, RIC 218, BMC 319, C.17 (Titus), Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around T CAESAR VESPASIANVS outwards, Rev. ANNONA AVG, Annona seated to l. holding bundle of corn ears on lap in both hands; another issued 73 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.10 grams, RIC 169, BMC 116, C.169 (Titus), Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around T CAES IMP VESP CENS outwards, Rev. PONTIF TRI POT outwards, emperor Titus seated to r. holding sceptre and branch; another issued 73 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.33 grams, Cf.RIC 167, BMC p.17*, C.87b (Titus), Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT CENS, Rev. FIDES PVBL, Clasped hands holding caduceus, corn ears and poppies. Mostly about fine, all scarce, (132, 137, 139). (3)