71 NGC VF Star Titus AE Semis Roman Empire Winged Caduceus Rome Mint (24122901C)Very Fine Star Roman Empire AE Semis (1 2 AE As) coin. Struck for Caesar Titus at the Rome Mint. Titus was the son of Emperor Vespasian. Caesar was used by emperors to designate their heirs, who would later adopt the title of Augustus when they became emperor. The title originated from the cognomen of Julius Caesar. Dated TR POT = 71 72 CE. Approx 17mm, 2. 93g, RIC 807 (rated as Scarce), S 2487. Obverse: T CAES IMP, laureate head of Titus right.
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Very FineStarRoman Empire AE Semis (1/2 AE As) coin.
Struck for Caesar Titus at the Rome Mint.
Titus was the son of Emperor Vespasian.
Caesar was used by emperors to designate their heirs, who would later adopt the title of Augustus when they became emperor. The title originated from the cognomen of Julius Caesar.
Dated TR POT = 71/72 CE.
Approx 17mm, 2.93g, RIC 807 (rated as Scarce), S-2487.
Obverse: T CAES IMP, laureate head of Titus right.
Reverse: PONT TR P, winged caduceus with snakes winding around staff.
Certified by NGC to VF Star Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 (very high subgrades for AE).
The Star designation indicates that the coin has exceptional eye appeal, usually derived from some impressive aspect(s) of the strike, surface or style.
The caduceus is usually represented as two snakes winding up the length of a central staff, often surmounted by wings. According to the mythology, it was created when Hermes threw his staff at two snakes in the attempt to end a fight between them.
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71 NGC VF Star Titus AE Semis Roman Empire Winged Caduceus Rome Mint (24122901C)