Titus AR Denarius 79-80 CE

Titus (79-81). AR Denarius, 79-80.

2.93 g 19.00mm

Obv: Head right, laureate. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM

Rev: Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera, corn-ears and poppy; BONVS EVENTVS AVGVSTI

RIC 89 RSC 25 BMC 106.

Toned. About VF.

Artemide Aste E-Live auction 8 Lot 268

While this coin is rated as common in RIC, it does not come up for sale very often. I really like the unusual reverse with BONVS EVENTVS or "Good outcome". I also think the portrait has a lot of charm. The old cabinet toning is even and lovely.

I like the denarii of Titus. I am currently trying to add a few more to my collection.