David Atherton Posted May 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) I have a soft spot for coins struck for Titus as Augustus. My latest addition is this sweet Titus sestertius struck in 80 or 81 AD featuring a stylish portrait of the new emperor. TitusÆ Sestertius, 22.43g Rome mint, 80-81 AD Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: PAX AVGVST; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae RIC 154 (C). BMC 174. BNC 161. Acquired from Tater's Relics, eBay, April 2023. Pax was a fairly common reverse type struck for Titus on his bronze coinage. This particular Pax with branch and cornucopiae is a carry-over from Vespasian's reign. Apparently, the propaganda value of peace was quite limitless. The right facing variety seems to be a bit less common than the left facing examples. And here it is in hand. Thank you for looking! Edited May 10, 2023 by David Atherton 11 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Germanicus Posted May 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 10, 2023 Nice! Here is my left facing Titus as Augustus with Annona: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P PP COS VIII - Laureate head of Titus leftANNONA AVG - Annona standing left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopia; in left field modius with corn ears; in right field stern of cargo ship, decorated with a goose neckSestertius, Rome 79-81 a.D.33 mm / 18,91 grRIC 86 / 137; BMCRE 153; Cohen 15 (but without S C), Cayon 2ex Professor M. Caselli Collection 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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