Ancient Rome - 79-81 AD Titus AR Denarius NGC Choice XF(*) Fine Style
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Perfect Strike 5/5; Perfect Surface 5/5 Fine Style (2.99g). Only 3 specimens listed for this variety! A magnificent example struck in the highest quality and care, believed crafted by Ephesus in 71AD. The details are exquisite. The obverse features IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F with the bare head of Titus facing right. The reverse features CONCORDIA – AVG with Ceres, veiled and seated, facing left on a throne, holding two wheat ears and poppy in the right hand and a cornucopiae in the left. In the reverse exergue, we see the monogram EPHE. RIC Vespasian 1438. CBN Vespasian 359. RPC 837 (3 specimens listed). Rare. Wonderful old cabinet tone and very choice extremely fine. Ex Gorny & Mosch 133, 2004, 441 and Gemini VIII, 2011, 306 sales.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | XF45 |
| Ancient Year Range | 1-100 AD |
| Denom Type | Ancient |
| Numeric Denomination | AR Denarius |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Circulated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 5/5 struck in Fine Style |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
