382, Lot: 392. Estimate $200. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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.