79 NGC F Titus Denarius Roman Quadriga Grain Scarce Coliseum Pompeii (25080901C)

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Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.
Struck for Emperor Titus (79-81 CE) at the Rome Mint. Scarce type with quadriga (chariot) of horses carrying grain.
Dated: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII = 79 CE.
RIC 6 (rated as Scarce); RSC 276, approx 18mm.
One of the 12 Caesars (eldest son of Emperor Vespasian & older brother of Emperor Domitian) with reign as Emperor from 79 to 81 CE.
Significant historic events of Titus' short reign were the dedication of the Coliseum, the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii.
Well struck and centered with realistic portrait.
Certified by NGC to F.
Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.
Reverse: Quadriga traveling left carrying load of grain, TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII.
The quadriga with grain reverse is a new type for the Imperial era, which advertises the delivery of grain to the people of Rome.

Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.