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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.05 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 76. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate head right / COS V, heifer of Myron standing right. RIC II.1 857 (Vespasian); Calicó 733. Toned, a few minor marks on edge. Near VF.
From the RWH Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 355 (15 July 2015), lot 503.
The reverse is thought to represent the bronze heifer by Myron, the 5th century BC Athenian sculptor. Vespasian placed the monumental work in his Templum Pacis (Temple of Peace), which was constructed following the close of the Jewish War. The temple complex doubled as a sort of public museum, where many of the spoils from the sack of Jerusalem were displayed alongside prominent works of art.
From the RWH Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 355 (15 July 2015), lot 503.
The reverse is thought to represent the bronze heifer by Myron, the 5th century BC Athenian sculptor. Vespasian placed the monumental work in his Templum Pacis (Temple of Peace), which was constructed following the close of the Jewish War. The temple complex doubled as a sort of public museum, where many of the spoils from the sack of Jerusalem were displayed alongside prominent works of art.