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Auction 86  8 October 2015
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Lot 169

Estimate: 4500 CHF
Price realized: 6500 CHF
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The Roman Empire
Titus caesar, 69 – 79

Sestertius circa 72-73, Æ 27.06 g. T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PONT TR POT III COS II Laureate head r. Rev. S – C Mars striding r., holding spear and trophy. C 201. BMC Vespasian p. 146. RIC Vespasian 500. CBN Vespasian 645.
An elegant portrait work of a skilled engraver. Pleasant green patina and good very fine

Ex Triton VI, 2003, 842.

This is a fabulous early sestertius portrait of Titus. This reverse type would be repeated later in his life and the more mature portrait style there closely resembles his father, Vespasian. MSG.



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