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Electronic Auction 382  7 September 2016
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Lot 392

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 525 USD
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Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.13 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. Laureate head right / Elephant, wearing armor, walking left on exergual line. RIC II 115; RSC 303. VF, toned, a few faint hairlines on obverse.

From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection.

This reverse celebrates the dedication of the Coliseum, which was opened to the public during Titus' rule in AD 80. Games continued for 100 days.
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