Sestertius with head of Titus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 80–81
Mint: Rome
Dimensions
Diameter: 35.5 mm. Weight: 29.28 gm. Die Axis: 5
Accession Number
34.1416
Medium or Technique
Bronze
On View
Michael C. Ruettgers Gallery of Ancient Coins (Gallery 212C)
Collections
Classifications
Obverse: Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, right.
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Reverse: Spes, draped, advancing to left holding up flower in right hand and lifting up dress with left.
S C (left and right in field)
Provenance
1934, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 6, 1934)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)