Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.56 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 691. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.56 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head right / Foreparts of two capricorns, left and right, back to back, supporting round shield inscribed S C; globe below. RIC II 357 (Titus); RSC 497; BMCRE 129-34 (Titus); BN 101 (Titus). Lightly toned. EF.

From the Alan J. Harlan Collection, purchased from Ed Waddell. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 86 (8 October 2015), lot 165; Tkalec (7 May 2009), lot 129.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.