80 NGC Ch VF Titus Denarius Roman Curule Chair Coliseum Pompeii (25090701C)

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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 25a, RSC 318, approx 19mm, 3.12g.
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, colorfully toned, very appealing in hand.
Certified by NGC to Ch VF Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5 brushed (not distracting).
Obverse: Laureate head left, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M.
Reverse: Wreath on two curule chairs, TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P.
A Curule chair was the seat upon which magistrates holding imperium were entitled to sit.

Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver AR denarius ancient coin.