Denarius of Titus (as Caesar under Vespasian)

Roman Empire (Rome Mint) · 77-78 AD

A silver Roman denarius featuring the laureate head of Titus facing right on the obverse and Mars holding a trophy on the reverse.

Country: Roman Empire (Rome Mint)
Year: 77-78 AD
Denomination: Denarius
Metal: Silver (approx. 80-90% fineness)

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Overview

A silver Roman denarius featuring the laureate head of Titus facing right on the obverse and Mars holding a trophy on the reverse.

Historical significance

Struck during the Flavian dynasty, this coin depicts Titus as the designated heir (Caesar) to his father, Vespasian. The reverse imagery of Mars Tropaeophorus (Mars the Trophy-Bearer) celebrates the military successes of the Flavian family, particularly the conclusion of the Jewish War.

Obverse (front)

Laureate head of Titus right. Legend: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS (Titus Caesar Imperator Vespasianus).

Reverse (back)

Mars standing right, holding a spear and a trophy over shoulder. Legend: COS VI (Consul for the sixth time).

Estimated value

$60-$125 in Very Good/Fine condition, $250-$500 in Extremely Fine/Mint State

What drives this coin's value

Centeredness of the strike, clarity of the legends, portrait detail, and presence of any silver crystallization or surface deposits.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine. The portrait has good detail, but the reverse shows significant central wear and the flan is somewhat irregular with edge chips.

Mintage & rarity

Relatively common for the period; thousands survive.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Watch for 'seams' on the edge indicating a cast counterfeit. Genuine coins were hammered, often resulting in small stress cracks. Check for weight consistency.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor variations in the legend spacing and the specific presentation of the trophy held by Mars.

Similar coins

Often confused with denarii of his father, Vespasian, or his brother, Domitian, who used similar military reverses. Distinguishable by the 'T CAESAR' legend.