David Atherton Posted May 1 · Member Share Posted May 1 Admittedly, not the most exciting reverse, but a rare variety nonetheless. Perhaps the emerald green patina and stylish portrait redeems it for non-specialists. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ As, 9.63g Rome mint, 74 AD Obv: T CAESAR IMP COS III CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: PAX AVGVST; S C in field; Pax stg. l., leaning on column, with caduceus and branch RIC 747 (R). BMC 708. BNC -. Acquired from Roman Coin Shop, March 2024. Pax in her various guises was a major theme for Vespasian's coinage throughout much of the reign. The Pax leaning on a column type is likely based on a cult image, while the legend 'PAX AVGVST' advertises the emperor as peacemaker. This is a rare variety of the type struck in 74 for Titus Caesar. Missing from the Paris collection. Obverse die match with the BM specimen cited in RIC. In hand. Thank you for looking! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 1 · Supporter Share Posted May 1 Nice acquisition. Obverse struck in a good relief and the video shows the patina to its best advantage. Lovely coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted May 1 · Supporter Share Posted May 1 Nice coin with a great patina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted May 1 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 1 Very nice coin. Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantivs Posted May 1 · Member Share Posted May 1 Titus AE As. AD 80. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII, laureate head left / PAX AVGVST S-C, Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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