Lot 2619

Description

Titus, (A.D. 79 - 81), AE sestertius, issued A.D. 80, Eastern mint (Thrace), (24.18 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, around IMP T CAES DIVI VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, rev. IVD CAP across field, S C across, Jewish woman seated under palm tree on left mourning, to right a Jew standing, (cf.S.2524, cf.H.1596, RIC 500, RPC 503 [very similar dies]). Fine/good fine and very rare, known by only a few examples.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 120, lot 3210. Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 100, lot 3633 and Noble Numismatics, Auction Sale 53 (lot 2300, illustrated). An issue that commemorates the victory by the Romans over the Jews in the First Revolt.