Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (34.5mm, 26.19 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 74. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 46.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

The PLZ Collection, Bronze

Estimate: $ 10 000

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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (34.5mm, 26.19 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 74. T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS III CENS, laureate head right / S C across field, Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. RIC II.1 739 (Vespasian); BMCRE –; BN 728. Wonderful green patina. EF. Bold portrait in high relief. Very rare.

From the PLZ Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 78 (26 May 2014), lot 895.

Spes, the goddess of “hope”, was first seen as an Imperial coin type under Claudius (see lot 24). There the coin includes the legend “SPES AVGVSTA.” Spes was also the goddess of the future, and the type would become a common reverse theme for future heirs to the throne as seen here. The coin offered here is a very rare type with a wonderful high relief portrait and beautiful green patina.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session One – Lot 1-318 will be held Monday morning, 18 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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