| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24141 Price realized: 300 USD (Approx. 279 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (19mm, 2.88 gm, 6h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, after 1 July AD 79. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right, seen from behind / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, trophy of arms facing; male Jewish captive kneeling right at base, with hands tied behind back. RIC II.1, 30. Handsomely toned. Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-19mm-288-gm-6h-ngc-choice-fine-5-5-4-5/a/61351-24141.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24138 Price realized: 1,100 USD (Approx. 1,022 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (19mm, 3.13 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, after 1 July AD 79. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Venus Callipyge, seen half from behind, standing right, nude to hips, resting left elbow on column, transverse scepter in left hand, helmet in outstretched right. RIC II.1, 34. Attractive example in hand. The reverse image of Venus is likely modeled after the marble Roman statue - Aphrodite Kallipygos (Callipygian Venus) - from the late 1st century BC, in turn thought to be a copy of an older Greek statue. The title literally means "Venus (Aphrodite) of the beautiful buttocks." Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-19mm-313-gm-6h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-3-5/a/61351-24138.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22131 Price realized: 430 USD (Approx. 402 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (19mm, 3.15 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, damage, flan flaws, brushed. Rome, AD 76. T CAESAR IMP•VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Titus right / IOVIS-CVSTOS, Jupiter standing facing, nude, with patera in outstretched right hand over lit altar at feet to left, grounded scepter in left. RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 874. Exceptionally sharp portraits of the emperor and god. Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-19mm-315-gm-6h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-2-5-damage-flan-flaws-/a/61373-22131.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24139 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 650 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (19mm, 3.39 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, after 1 July AD 79. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right / TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P, Venus Callipyge, seen half from behind, standing right, nude to hips, resting left elbow on column, transverse scepter in left hand, helmet in outstretched right. RIC II.1, 34. The reverse image of Venus is likely modeled after the marble Roman statue - Aphrodite Kallipygos (Callipygian Venus) - from the late 1st century BC, in turn thought to be a copy of an older Greek statue. The title literally means "Venus (Aphrodite) of the beautiful buttocks." Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-19mm-339-gm-6h-ngc-choice-vf-5-5-4-5/a/61351-24139.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22132 Price realized: 1,550 USD (Approx. 1,450 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (17mm, 3.19 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, after 1 July AD 79. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, garlanded quadriga left, with grain ears in car. RIC II.1, 25. From the Bob Klein History of Money Collection Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-17mm-319-gm-6h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-4-5/a/61373-22132.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61375 | Auction date: 20 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 25201 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (18mm, 3.47 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right, seen from behind / TR P IX IMP XV-COS VIII P P, dolphin coiled around anchor. RIC II.1, 112. An attractive piece. Born in AD 41, Flavius Titus Vespasianus, the elder son of Vespasian, initially appeared destined for a life akin to that of an upper middle-class civil servant, following in his father's footsteps. Vespasian had earned acclaim as a general during Claudius' invasion of Britain, and Titus, as he matured, developed into an intelligent, handsome, and charismatic young man, eventually serving as his father's second in command during the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. Following the collapse of Nero's regime in Rome, Vespasian assumed the throne while Titus took charge of the Judaean war, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in AD 70. Upon his triumphant return to Rome, where suspicions of a coup surrounded him, Titus warmly reunited with his father and was honored with a grand triumph. Subsequently, he held the position of Praetorian Prefect and diligently safeguarded his family's political influence. Upon Vespasian's death in AD 79, Titus ascended to the imperial throne, initially raising concerns that he might emulate the excesses of Nero or Caligula. However, he swiftly proved to be an unusually benevolent and compassionate ruler to the Roman populace. Unfortunately, after barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on 13 September AD 81; he was promptly deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-18mm-347-gm-1h-ngc-xf-5-5-4-5-fine-style/a/61375-25201.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61375-05202024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
