David Atherton Posted January 15 · Member Share Posted January 15 (edited) I knew this was an extremely rare type for Titus Caesar (based on never seeing one in trade beforehand), but it wasn't until I begun researching this coin that I fully realised the extent of its rarity. The RIC frequency rating is quite deceptive! Although purchased in October 2023, I just now got around to unboxing it. If I had done so sooner it would have made my Top Ten List for 2023. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] AR Denarius, 3.14g Rome Mint, 73 AD Obv: T CAES IMP VESP CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: S P Q R in oak wreath RIC 519 (R). BMC 119. RSC 264a. BNC -. Ex Concordia Auction 9, 15 October 2023, lot 406. Vespasian and Titus Caesar held a joint censorship in 73. This denarius from a rare issue struck earlier that year is one of the first coins to advertise it on the obverse. The SPQR within wreath type, also shared with Vespasian, is extremely scarce for Titus Caesar and rarely encountered in trade. RIC cites only one specimen in the BM (the lone example cited in OCRE and RSC II), but oddly places the frequency rating as just 'rare'. Asearch results produced only the present coin. I believe the RIC rating woefully underrates the rarity of this variety for Titus Caesar. Double die match with the BM specimen. In hand. If anyone is aware of another example please let me know! As always, thank you for looking! Edited January 15 by David Atherton 10 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 15 · Supporter Share Posted January 15 Another exceptional coin ! Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted January 15 · Supporter Share Posted January 15 Very appealing coin - a great portrait, unusual reverse type and perfectly centered strike. Plus, the rarity! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted January 15 · Member Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, David Atherton said: I knew this was an extremely rare type for Titus Caesar (based on never seeing one in trade beforehand), but it wasn't until I begun researching this coin that I fully realised the extent of its rarity. The RIC frequency rating is quite deceptive! Although purchased in October 2023, I just now got around to unboxing it. If I had done so sooner it would have made my Top Ten List for 2023. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] AR Denarius, 3.14g Rome Mint, 73 AD Obv: T CAES IMP VESP CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: S P Q R in oak wreath RIC 519 (R). BMC 119. RSC 264a. BNC -. Ex Concordia Auction 9, 15 October 2023, lot 406. Vespasian and Titus Caesar held a joint censorship in 73. This denarius from a rare issue struck earlier that year is one of the first coins to advertise it on the obverse. The SPQR within wreath type, also shared with Vespasian, is extremely scarce for Titus Caesar and rarely encountered in trade. RIC cites only one specimen in the BM (the lone example cited in OCRE and RSC II), but oddly places the frequency rating as just 'rare'. Asearch results produced only the present coin. I believe the RIC rating woefully underrates the rarity of this variety for Titus Caesar. Double die match with the BM specimen. In hand. If anyone is aware of another example please let me know! As always, thank you for looking! Acquiring a rarity is always a great feeling even if it isn't very valuable ☺️! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 15 · Supporter Share Posted January 15 Coingrats on the amazing and rare acquisition seemingly issued on one die! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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