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Titus, as Caesar, Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,34; mm 18; h 6); T CAESAR IMP - VESPASIANVS, laureate head r., Rv, Roma seated r. on shields, holding spear; around, two birds flying; at her feet, she-wolf and twins; in ex. COS VI. RIC I 194 = II 954; C 64; Calicó 738.
A spectacular great portrait struck in high relief on a very thick flan, with an amazing and detailed reverse composition. Virtually as struck and fdc.
Estimate: 40000 GBP