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Roman Empire. Titus, 79-81 AD. Sestertius. Posthumous Issue. Elephant Quadriga.

Roman Empire. Titus, 79-81 AD. Posthumous Memorial Issue Of Vespasian Under Titus. Sestertius. Rome Mint, c.80-81 AD. Triumphal Elephant Quadriga Type.

 

Obv: Divus Vespasian in ornate Quadriga of elephants right, each elephant with its own mahout. Rev: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII surrounding large SC.

 

This reverse type commemorates the triumph of Vespasian and Titus in June 71 AD for the victory in the Jewish War. 

 

Reference: RIC.257; Cohen.205.

 

Cleaned in the past with some remaining tone in devices, old scratches / smoothing to fields. Much details remaining and a good example of a scarce piece.

Roman Empire. Titus, 79-81 AD. Sestertius. Posthumous Issue. Elephant Quadriga.

£480.00Price
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