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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 25.74 g, 5h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 72. T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, laureate head right / S C across field, Titus, in military dress, on horseback right, with cloak floating behind him, raising spear, about to transfix foeman, who lies prostrate on ground, looking upward, holding oblong shield and sword. RIC II 430; Hendin 1524a. Fine, dark green patina with light earthen highlights/deposits, smoothing. Rare.
In July of 71, Titus was given the title imperator and the tribunician power, thus elevating him to co-ruler with Vespasian. Most coins struck in Titus' name in 71 and 72 relate to his elevation as well as to his victories in the Jewish War. Although the significance of this reverse type is uncertain, it is likely related to Titus' other coinages from this period that celebrate his elevation to power and his successful completion of the suppression of the revolt in Judaea.
In July of 71, Titus was given the title imperator and the tribunician power, thus elevating him to co-ruler with Vespasian. Most coins struck in Titus' name in 71 and 72 relate to his elevation as well as to his victories in the Jewish War. Although the significance of this reverse type is uncertain, it is likely related to Titus' other coinages from this period that celebrate his elevation to power and his successful completion of the suppression of the revolt in Judaea.