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| Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 132 | Auction date: 18 May 2026 |
| Lot number: 763 Price realized: 2,125 USD (Approx. 1,825 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 23.70 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, 1 July AD 72–30 June 73. Laureate head right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC II.1 500 (Vespasian). Green patina, smoothing, some details enhanced, minor doubling on reverse. Good VF. Not suitable for encapsulation. Ex Leu Numismatik AG 17 (31 May 2025), lot 428 (hammer 3,400 CHF). Flavius Titus Vespasianus was born in AD 41, as son of the successful general Vespasian. Titus had the honor of being raised and educated at court alongside the emperor Claudius' son, Britannicus. He grew into an intelligent, handsome, and charming young man who became his father's second in command for the Judaean campaign of AD 66-69. When Nero's regime collapsed, Titus played a key role in the negotiations with other provincial governors that led to Vespasian's acclamation as emperor. While Vespasian marched on Rome to confront his rivals, Titus took over direction of the Judaean war. He led his legions with dash, verve and personal courage, thus becoming an idol to his men. The Judaean campaign culminated in the brutal storming of Jerusalem in AD 70. Titus was granted a Triumph and the victory was celebrated with a widespread issue of coinage for Vespasian, Titus and his brother Domitian, both "Judaea Capta" types and simple Victory issues. These types include this Victory aureus of Titus as Caesar, struck cira AD 72-73. Though still theoretically subordinate to his father, Titus is shown wearing the laurel wreath or radiate usually reserved only for the emperor, visually signaling his status as virtual co-ruler with Vespasian. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
