413, Lot: 435. Estimate $400. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.49 g, 6h). 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. Near EF.

This reverse celebrates the dedication of the Colosseum, which was opened to the public during Titus’ rule in AD 80. Games continued for 100 days.