David Atherton Posted December 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 4, 2023 Here is my latest coin from the Curtis Clay Collection. Admittedly, the Spes reverse is pretty bog standard Flavian fare, but this sestertius variety from 76 is pretty rare. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ Sestertius, 24.10g Rome mint, 76 AD Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS V; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower RIC 908 (R). BMC -. BNC 760. Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 47. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Acquired from Subak, April 2000, CICF. Spes is a common Flavian reverse type connected to future dynastic hope and harmony and was often struck for all three Flavians. This rare Titus Caesar variety is missing from the BM. In hand. As always, thanks for looking! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted December 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 4, 2023 Not only rare - fantastic typical portrait. Great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeno Posted December 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 4, 2023 Great coin, most of the legend is in nice quite shape and I love the dark patina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted December 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2023 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted December 5, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Thanks everyone for the kind words, despite the fact it isn't a 'sexy' coin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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