Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.41 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 825. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.41 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. Laureate head right / Elephant, wearing armor, walking left on exergual line. RIC II.1 115; RSC 303. Toned, light porosity, minor field marks, reverse off center. Good VF.

The elephant on this particular issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the Colosseum, built by prisoners of the First Jewish War on the site of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Opened to the public during Titus’ rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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