TITUS AS CAESAR, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius (23.75 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 72. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Smoothing.RIC-433 (Vespasian); Hendin-1522 corr. (obv. legend). "Judaea Capta" type. Obverse: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, laureate head right; Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory standing right, with foot set upon helmet, inscribing shield set upon palm tree to right; S - C across field. A particularly bold example, this piece exhibits some hints of roughness but nevertheless offers a highly pleasing strike and appearance. Deep brown patina with some scattered areas of green.
