Here is a Sestertius from my budget collecting days, worn and rusty, but still my only Titus. As I am not really into the Flavians, this one is likely never going to be upgraded, but I like it because of it´s left facing portrait and because it shows Titus during his short stint as Augustus, a time when two of the most memorable events in Roman history took place: the opening of the Colosseum and the Catastrophe of Pompeji. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P PP COS VIII - Laureate head of Titus left ANNONA AVG - Annona standing left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopia; in left field modius with corn ears; in right field stern of cargo ship, decorated with a goose neck Sestertius, Rome 79-81 a.D. 33 mm / 18,91 gr RIC 86 / 137, Cohen 15 (but without S C), BMCRE 153 ex Professor M. Caselli Collection Please show your coins of Titus as Augustus! And maybe someone can shed some light on the identity of Professor M. Caselli, who must have owned a large collection in the last century considering the number of coins on the market that use his name as a pedigree.
Nice big chunky bronze, I only have one of Titus as Augustus. .Titus, 79 AD, denarius Rome 3.41gm, radiate figure on rostral column, S2509, RIC 10, RSC 272,
I have three coins of Titus as Augustus: Ruler: Titus (Augustus) Coin: VF- Brass Sestertius DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESP - Radiate Vespasian seated left holding branch and scepter. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII Around large S C - Legend surrounding large S C Exergue: Mint: Rome (80 AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 24.10g / 35mm / 12h Rarity: Rare References: RIC II 145 Sear 2573 Cohen 207 Provenances: Father Wilbur B. Dexter Collection CNG Acquisition/Sale: fvrivs.rvfvs eBay CNG Electronic/137 #216 $0.00 11/18 Ruler: Titus (Augustus) Coin: VF Silver Denarius IMP TITVS CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG PM - Laureate head right TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP - Elephant walking left. Mint: Rome (January-June 80AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 2.90g / 18mm / 180 References: RCV 2512 RIC 115, (RIC [1962] 22a RSC 303 BMC 43 Cohen 303 Provenances: Incitatus Coins Acquisition/Sale: Incitatus Coins Vcoins $0.00 11/17 Ruler: Titus (Augustus) Coin: VF- Brass Sestertius IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII - Head of Titus, laureate, right PAX AVGVST S C - Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae Exergue: Mint: Rome (80-81AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 22.43g / 33.64mm / 180 References: RIC 2, Pt. 1-Titus 154 Provenances: Marc Breitsprecher Acquisition/Sale: Ancient Imports Internet $0.00 7/17
Nice one. I don't know if you purchased it from them but here is the CGB Numismatics listing for your coin (which cites different refs) - they sold coins from Collection Professeur M. Caselli in their ROME 41 cat but I don't see that it has any bio details on Caselli, nor is your coin in it.
I lost out on a Titus sestertius in today's CNG eAuction (not clio'd!) because I was trying to get a bargain. Here is one I was more successful in obtaining a few weeks ago. Titus Æ Sestertius, 22.74g Rome mint, 80-81 AD RIC 155 (C). BMC 171. Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l. Rev: PAX AVGVST; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with branch and cornucopiae Acquired from Marti Numismatics, January 2019. Purchased mainly because of the portrait.
I saw that one from today. I also thought a bargain might be had but it took off in the last few hours...
I normally don't bargain hunt in CNG auctions, but I had purchased a fairly expensive coin earlier in the day and felt a bit thrifty.
Titus, aside from Nero, is my favorite emperor. Though he did not rule long, he was an interesting general beforehand. I have been trying unsuccessfully to find a biography of his. I would appreciate any suggestions. Here are some issues of Titus as emperor, plus one denarius as Caesar because I just like it.
I have been systematically collecting Titus's coinage for over 15 years now, so you're a man after my own heart! As far as biographies - Flavian historian Brian Jones' The Emperor Titus is the best modern treatment available, although it is quite hard to come by! Mine is an ex library copy. Also, look for Suetonius: The Flavian Emperors - Historical commentary and Translation by Brian Jones and Robert Milns.
Yes, that is the one! What software did you use to find it? I didn´t even know that their older catalogues are online . Thank you for the info!!! I bought it from CGB´s E-Shop in 2015 and now found that it is featured in their ROME 45 catalogue: http://flips.cgb.fr/cr45/#100 Their references are C.14 var. (6f.) - RIC.136 - BMC/RE.152 - BN/R.151 - RCV.2522 (2000$) - MRK.-, from the stock of Richelieu Numismatics and the collection of Professor M. Caselli. Is that reference correct? I have neither the old nor the new edition of RIC or any specialist literature on the coinage of the Flavians. I have found several professors named Caselli online, but none with a first name starting with M or one that is or was known as a coin collector.
I don't know how much info is allowed to be posted for upcoming auctions, but there's another example of this RIC 155 coming up for what looks like quite a bargain starting price (and they have the wrong attribution for it). For now, I'll attach the picture of it, and if someone lets me know if I can post a link to the auction announcement I'll do so. I thought the portrait was pretty boldly struck, so you might be interested.
Beautiful photographs - how do you make the bronze coins look as good as they are? (Truly wonderful examples) I can’t seem to photograph bronzes despite TWO DECADES of attempts! I have always thought that Titus represented the best of the sestertii - but then again the other emperors are all beautiful as well - tough to say anyone is best.
Don't feel bad. I'm probably worst of all. I have had little success in photographing my coins. The photos you see are all those of the seller.