80 NGC Ch F Titus Denarius Roman RARE Elephant Coliseum Pompeii (25082201C)

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Choice Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.
Rare left facing portrait type 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 22b; RSC 304, approx 17mm.
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 with a realistic portrait, very appealing in hand.
Certified by NGC to Ch F.
Obverse: Laureate head left, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.
Reverse: African elephant walking left, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.
Elephants were used during the celebratory games conducted during the inauguration of the Coliseum. Elephant's size and strength represented power and longevity, an allusion to the success and duration of the Flavian Dynasty.

Choice Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.