80 NGC Ch VF Titus AR Denarius Roman Empire Throne Thunderbolt Coliseum Pompeii Vesuvius 5/5 5/5 (25062603C)

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Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.
Struck for Emperor Titus (79-81 CE) at the Rome Mint.
Dated: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII = 1 January to 1 July 80 CE.
RIC 23a; RSC 316, approx 19mm, 3.43g.
One of the 12 Caesars (eldest son of Emperor Vespasian & older brother of Emperor Domitian) with a short reign as Emperor from 79 to 81 CE.
Significant historic events of Titus' reign were the dedication of the Coliseum, the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii.
Well struck and centered with realistic portrait and lustrous surfaces, very appealing in hand.
Certified by NGC to Ch VF Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 (very Rare max subgrades).
Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.
Reverse: Winged Thunderbolt on throne, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.

Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.