Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 14.64 g, 6h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck under Vespasian, AD 74. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 47.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

The PLZ Collection, Bronze

Estimate: $ 2 000

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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 14.64 g, 6h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck under Vespasian, AD 74. T • CAESAR • IMP • PONT •, laureate head right / TR • POT • COS III • CENSOR •, winged caduceus between crossed cornucopias. RIC II.1 761 (Vespasian); McAlee 386; RPC II 1991.7 (this coin); BMCRE 891 (Vespasian); BN 907 (Vespasian). Dark olive-green patina. EF.

From the PLZ Collection, purchased from Antiqua. Ex New York Sale XXV (5 January 2011), lot 173; Numismatica Ars Classica A (27 February 1991), lot 1781.

The weight of this coin would place it firmly as a Dupondius even though it lacks the radiate head normally associated with this denomination. The reason might be that this piece is thought to have been struck for circulation in Syria, where examples of the type are normally found. The convention of radiate dupondii was evidently not yet established in this eastern province. Whatever the answer to this mystery, the offered coin is perfectly centered on a round flan with an enamel-like olive-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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