Titus Caesar AR Denarius 76 AD Eagle on Altar RIC 870 Sears 243B

silver denarius of the Emperor Titus, struck in Rome in 76 AD during the reign of his father, Vespasian.

The reverse depicts the iconic Roman imperial eagle standing frontally on a garlanded altar with its wings spread. 

Item Details & Specifications:

• Issuer: Titus (as Caesar, AD 69–79).

• Denomination: AR Denarius.

• Mint: Rome.

• Date of Issue: 76 AD.

• Weight: 3.23 grams.

• References: RIC II.1 (2nd Edition) 870; Sear RCV 243B; BMCRE 305.

• Provenance: Ex-Locke & England

Design:

• Obverse: Laureate head of Titus facing right.

  • Legend: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS

• Reverse: Eagle with wings spread standing front, head left, on a low, decorated altar/cippus.

  • Legend: COS V (Consul for the fifth time).