Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.38 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 72-73. NGC AU, 5/5, 3/5, scratches.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 510.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Gold

Estimate: $ 7 500

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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.38 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 72-73. T CAES IMP VE SP PON TR POT, laureate head right / VIC AVG across field, Victory, draped, wings pointed upward, standing right on globe, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm frond over shoulder in left. RIC II.1 367 (Vespasian); Calicó 798a (same rev. die as illustration); BMCRE (Vespasian) 81 (same rev. die); BN 71-2 (Vespasian); Adda 69 (same rev. die). In NGC encapsulation 6155922-003, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, scratches.

Ex Molard Collection (Nomos 15, 22 October 2017), lot 231.

Flavius Titus Vespasianus was born in AD 41, as son of the successful general Vespasian. Titus had the honor of being raised and educated at court alongside the emperor Claudius’ son, Britannicus. He grew into an intelligent, handsome, and charming young man who became his father’s second in command for the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. When Nero’s regime collapsed, Titus played a key role in the negotiations with other provincial governors that led to Vespasian’s acclamation as emperor. While Vespasian marched on Rome to confront his rivals, Titus took over direction of the Judaean war. He led his legions with dash, verve and personal courage, thus becoming an idol to his men. The Judaean campaign culminated in the brutal storming of Jerusalem in AD 70. Titus was granted a Triumph and the victory was celebrated with a widespread issue of coinage for Vespasian, Titus and his brother Domitian, both “Judaea Capta” types and simple Victory issues. These types include this Victory aureus of Titus as Caesar, struck cira AD 72-73. Though still theoretically subordinate to his father, Titus is shown wearing the laurel wreath usually reserved only for the emperor, visually signaling his status as virtual co-ruler with Vespasian.

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