80 NCG XF Titus AR Denarius Roman Empire Tripod Dolphin Coliseum Pompeii Vesuvius (24100401C)

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Dated Extremely Fine Emperor Titus (79-81 CE) Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.
Rome mint, struck 1 January to 1 July 80 CE (based on titles: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII).
Commemorative issue struck to celebrate the 8th consulate.
RIC 27a; RSC 321, Foss 35b, approx 18mm, 3.09g.
One of the 12 Caesars (eldest son of Emperor Vespasian & older brother of Emperor Domitian) with a short reign as Emperor from 79 to 80 CE.
Significant historic events of Titus' reign were the dedication of the Coliseum, the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii.
Certified by NGC to XF, Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5 (high subgrades)
Superb portrait.
Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.
Reverse: Dolphin on tripod, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.

Dated Extremely Fine Emperor Titus (79-81 CE) Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.